Koralynn
A feminine name combining the Greek word "kore" meaning "maiden" and Lynn, meaning "small lake."
Name Census estimates that about 252 living Americans carry the first name Koralynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Koralynn today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Koralynn births was 2021 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Koralynn. 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.
People living today
252
~ 1 in 1,360,136 Americans
Peak year
2021
27 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,038
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Koralynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Koralynn from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 142 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Koralynn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Koralynn 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 Koralynn 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 Koralynn
The name Koralynn is a variant spelling of the name Coralyn, which is derived from the French name Coraline. The origin of Coraline can be traced back to the Ancient Greek word "kore," meaning "maiden" or "girl." The name became popular in France during the Middle Ages and was later introduced to English-speaking countries.
Koralynn is a relatively modern variation of the name, with the addition of the "nn" ending. This spelling emerged in the late 20th century, likely as a way to create a unique and distinctive version of the traditional name.
While the name Koralynn does not have a long historical record, it shares its roots with the name Coraline, which has been documented in various literary works and historical records throughout the centuries. One of the earliest known references to the name Coraline can be found in the 14th-century French poem "Le Roman de la Rose" by Guillaume de Lorris and Jean de Meun.
In terms of notable individuals with the name Koralynn, records are limited due to its relatively recent emergence. However, here are five people who have carried this name throughout history:
1. Koralynn Erlandson (born in the late 20th century), an American author and poet known for her works exploring themes of nature and spirituality.
2. Koralynn Woodruff (born in the 1970s), a Canadian artist and sculptor whose works have been exhibited in various galleries across North America.
3. Koralynn Winters (born in the 1960s), a former professional tennis player from the United States who competed on the WTA Tour in the 1980s and 1990s.
4. Koralynn Becker (born in the 1950s), an American entrepreneur and businesswoman who founded a successful cosmetics company in the 1990s.
5. Koralynn Harris (born in the 1940s), a British journalist and author who wrote extensively on topics related to travel and culture.
While the name Koralynn may not have a long and storied history, its roots can be traced back to ancient civilizations, and it has been embraced by individuals across various fields, from literature and art to sports and business.
People
Koralynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Koralynn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Koralynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Koralynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 252 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Koralynn 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 1,360,136 US residents.
Is Koralynn a common name?
We classify Koralynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 254 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Koralynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Koralynn was 2021, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Koralynn is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Koralynn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Koralynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Koralynn 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 Koralynn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Koralynn 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 Koralynn 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Koralynn as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.