Coral
Pronunciation: [ k-AWR-uhl ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Coral first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 43 babies have been named Coral in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Coral is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,327 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,327
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Coral is also used as a girl name, ranked #1897.
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About the Name Coral
Coral is a boy name .
Is Coral a boy or girl name? Coral is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #38,327 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,897. Coral is more commonly used as a girl name.
Coral is currently ranked #38,327 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Coral include Cor, Coy, Coie, and Corkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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