Coraline Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Coraline is an English name that combines the concept of coral with a diminutive suffix, meaning 'small coral.' It has evolved from the word 'coral' and gained popularity after its association with Neil Gaiman's works, representing creativity and whimsy. The name does not have biblical roots.
The name Coraline is most popular in Oregon, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Coraline has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Coraline' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 18004th out of 19264 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2790th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 653rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Coraline' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Coraline"
Pronunciation
/ˈkɔːrəlaɪn/
Origin
English
Etymology
The name Coraline is believed to be a blend of the word 'coral,' referring to the marine organism, and the diminutive suffix '-ine,' which suggests smallness or femininity.
Meaning
small coral
Language Evolution
Coral, Coraline
Historical Usage
The name Coraline gained popularity in the early 21st century, particularly after the release of the novel by Neil Gaiman in 2002 and its subsequent film adaptation.
Variants & Derivatives
Cora, Coraline
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Coraline is often associated with creativity and imagination due to its connection to the fantasy genre, and it is viewed as a unique and whimsical name.
Famous People
Coraline Jones (fictional character), Neil Gaiman (author of 'Coraline')
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Coraline"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Coraline"
"Coraline" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 18004th of 19264 | 6 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2790th of 35406 | 933 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 653rd of 30306 | 5,431 |
Regional Popularity of "Coraline" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Coraline" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
37.15% 1702nd/4582 |
45.39% 2344th/5164 |
32.16% 2352nd/7313 |
27.88% 2081st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
12.83% 511th/3984 |
18.43% 827th/4487 |
10.32% 704th/6822 |
10.18% 639th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Coraline"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Coraline" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.