Is Cora a popular name?

Cora reached a best rank of #71 in 2019 and has charted in 9 years.

Is Cora a boy or girl name?

It is recorded primarily as a girls' name.

Girls

Best rank #71 (2019) · ranked in 9 years

With a peak of #71 in 2019, Cora appeared in the rankings across 2015-2023.

It eased from #88 in 2015 to #93 in 2023.

It does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).

In 2019, 3,602 babies were given the name Cora.

Cora was most popular around 2019, making it characteristic of the 2010s generation.

If Cora is on your shortlist, Charlotte, Christopher, Christian are worth a look too, given the similar sound and comparable popularity trends.

Is Cora a popular name?: Cora reached a best rank of #71 in 2019 and has charted in 9 years.
Where does Cora rank now?: Cora does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).
Is Cora a boy or girl name?: It is recorded primarily as a girls' name.
When was Cora most popular?: Cora peaked around 2019.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)