Corliss
Pronunciation: [ k-AWRL-ihs ]
Corliss is a boy baby name. Ranked #38,008 in the US, popular nicknames include Cor, Coy, and Corie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Corliss first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 68 babies have been named Corliss in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Corliss is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,008 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,008
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Corliss is also used as a girl name, ranked #68219.
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About the Name Corliss
Corliss is a boy name .
Is Corliss a boy or girl name? Corliss is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #38,008 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #68,219. Corliss is more commonly used as a boy name.
Corliss is currently ranked #38,008 in popularity for boy 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