Corliss
Pronunciation: [ k-AWRL-ihs ]
Corliss is a girl baby name. Ranked #68,219 in the US, popular nicknames include Cor, Coy, and Corie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Corliss first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,867 babies have been named Corliss in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Corliss is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #68,219 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #68,219
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Corliss is also used as a boy name, ranked #38008.
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About the Name Corliss
Corliss is a girl name .
Is Corliss a boy or girl name? Corliss is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #68,219 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #38,008. Corliss is more commonly used as a boy name.
Corliss is currently ranked #68,219 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Corliss include Cor, Coy, Corie, and Corlie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis