Cora
Cora is a name of Greek origin meaning "maiden" or "daughter," derived from the Greek word "kore." It also has roots in classical mythology as an epithet for Persephone, goddess of spring and the underworld.
Current Popularity
#102 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Simple four-letter name that's easy to spell and pronounce
- •Has experienced a revival after being popular in the late 1800s
- •Works well as both a first name and middle name
- •Strong literary presence in classic and contemporary fiction
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Famous People
Cora Pearl
19th-century courtesan and fashion icon
Cora Crawley
Fictional character from 'Downton Abbey'
Cora Staunton
Irish athlete and footballer
Cora Agnes Benneson
Dutch human rights activist
Statistics
153,577
Total births since 1880
2019
Peak year
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