Cora
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“Maiden; heart”
Popularity Over Time
Births per million by decade (SSA data, 1960s–2020s)
The Story
Revived by Downton Abbey's Lady Cora Crawley. Popular in the Victorian era, faded, and roared back in the 2010s.
Names That Vibe With Cora
Cora Appears in These Lists
Vintage Revival
Old-fashioned names making a stunning comeback. Think grandparent-chic meets modern cool.
Short & Sweet
Punchy names with 3–5 letters that pack a wallop. Easy to spell, impossible to forget.
Greek & Latin
Ancient names with classical gravitas. From philosophers to gods, these names carry weight.
Hidden Gems
Beautiful names flying under the radar. Unique without being weird — the Goldilocks zone.
Comeback Names
Names your grandparents loved that are cool again. Everything old is new in the nursery.
Literary & Bookish
Names from the pages of great books. For parents who want their child to carry a story.
Cottagecore
Soft, pastoral names that evoke wildflower meadows and country lanes. Cozy meets charming.