Corona
A feminine name derived from the Latin word for "crown".
Name Census estimates that about 28 living Americans carry the first name Corona. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Corona today is around 59 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Corona births was 1925 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Corona. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Corona. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
28
~ 1 in 12,241,226 Americans
Peak year
1925
12 babies that year
Average age
59
years old
1980 SSA rank
#10,714
Tracked since 1912
Census
Corona in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 344 people with the first name Corona, which placed it at #26,849 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#26,849
National first-name rank
People counted
344
344 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
32.3% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Corona
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Corona is Hispanic at 32.3%. The next largest groups are White (25.9%) and Black (25.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Corona described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Corona at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino32.3% · 111
- White25.9% · 89
- Black or African American25.9% · 89
- Asian and Pacific Islander11.9% · 41
- Two or more races2.6% · 9
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.5% · 5
Popularity
Corona: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Corona from the 1910s through to the 1980s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 35 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Corona by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Corona during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Corona
The name Corona has its origins in the Latin language, dating back to ancient Roman times. It is derived from the Latin word "corona," which translates to "crown" or "garland." This word was used to refer to the decorative headpieces worn by ancient Roman rulers, military leaders, and other esteemed individuals.
In ancient Roman culture, the corona was a symbol of power, authority, and triumph. Various types of coronas were awarded to individuals who achieved significant military victories or displayed exceptional valor on the battlefield. The corona civica, for example, was a highly prestigious crown made of oak leaves and was bestowed upon those who saved the life of a Roman citizen.
The name Corona can be found in various historical texts and records from the Roman era. One of the earliest recorded instances is in the writings of the Roman historian Livy, who mentioned a woman named Corona in his work "Ab Urbe Condita" (From the Foundation of the City), which chronicles the history of Rome from its founding to the reign of Augustus.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Corona. One such figure was Corona of Willich (c. 1575-1619), a German mystic and visionary who claimed to have received divine revelations. Her writings and teachings influenced the development of the Protestant Reformation in Germany.
Another prominent figure was Corona Schröter (1751-1802), a German soprano singer and actress who gained fame for her performances in the operas of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. She was highly regarded for her vocal abilities and was considered one of the leading sopranos of her time.
In the realm of literature, Corona Remedios (1902-1989) was a renowned Mexican poet and author. She was a member of the influential literary group known as "Los Contemporáneos" and is celebrated for her contributions to modern Mexican poetry.
The name Corona was also borne by Corona Aguilar (1903-1992), a Mexican educator and activist who played a significant role in promoting literacy and education in her country. She founded numerous schools and educational programs, particularly in rural areas, and was recognized for her efforts to improve the lives of underprivileged communities.
Lastly, Corona de Aragón (1262-1293) was a Spanish infanta (princess) and the daughter of King James I of Aragon and Queen Violant of Hungary. She was known for her involvement in the political affairs of the Kingdom of Aragon and her influence on the court during her lifetime.
People
Corona + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Corona as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Corona: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Corona?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 28 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Corona going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 12,241,226 US residents.
Is Corona a common name?
We classify Corona as "Very Rare". It ranks above 45.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 98 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Corona most popular?
The single biggest year for Corona was 1925, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Corona is about 59 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Corona in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 344 people with the name Corona, or 0.11 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #26,849 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Corona in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Corona?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Corona leans strongly female. 274 people counted with this name were female (81.8%), compared with 61 male bearers (18.2%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Corona?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Corona is Hispanic at 32.3%. The next largest groups are White (25.9%) and Black (25.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Corona most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Corona in the 2020 Census, accounting for 32.3% (111 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Corona in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Corona a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Corona in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Corona still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Corona in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Corona can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people are named Corona?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.