Total births
483
Unisex name · since 1945
Corlis
Since 1945, U.S. Social Security records show 483 babies named Corlis, peaking in 1957. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 483
- total births
- 1945–1966
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 76%
- born in that decade
483 girls have been named Corlis since 1945, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Corlis recorded 483 times among girls since 1945, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1945 to 1966.
- 483 total births
- 1945–1966 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 76% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
483 girls have been named Corlis since 1945, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1966.
- 483
- total births
- 1945–1966
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 76%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
76% of everyone ever named Corlis was born in this single decade.
1957
Single peak year
56 babies were named Corlis in 1957 - its busiest year on record.
Corlis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Corlis's SSA record in two at 1957 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1945, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1957 peak of 56, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Corlis at a glance
Last recorded 1966Peak year
1957
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1945
Corlis popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1945–1966
- Peak year (1957)
- 56
- Annual births at peak, across 22 years of records
Corlis popularity over time - boys
32 total births recorded since 1918 (Corlis as boys' name)
Corlis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Corlis's strongest decade.
368 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 76% of all-time use.
Corlis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 15
1940s
15 births
- 1950s
1950s
368 births
- 1960s 100
1960s
100 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 368 births (76% of all-time use).
Corlis by state
Where Corlis concentrates geographically, total births since 1945
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 18 | 3.7% |
| #2 | Louisiana | | 14 | 2.9% |
| #3 | Florida | | 6 | 1.2% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 6 | 1.2% |
| #5 | Alabama | | 5 | 1.0% |
| #6 | Tennessee | | 5 | 1.0% |
| #7 | Virginia | | 5 | 1.0% |
Texas share of Corlis's total US births 3.7%
Even split
18 of 483 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Corlis? ▼
Since 1945, Social Security records show 483 babies named Corlis. The most recent recorded year was 1966. Its busiest year on record was 1957, with 56 births.
When was Corlis most popular? ▼
Corlis was most popular in the 1950s decade with 368 total births. The single peak year was 1957.
Where is Corlis most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Corlis are Texas (18 births), Louisiana (14 births), Florida (6 births).
Is Corlis a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Corlis is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 483 births, and as a boy's name it has 32 births.
How long has the name Corlis been used? ▼
Corlis has been recorded in Social Security data since 1945, spanning 22 years of data through 1966.
What names are similar to Corlis? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Cora, Corinne, Cornelia, Corrine, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Corlis's data
- Corlis's decade-level peak was the 1950s (368 total births); usage has since declined to 100 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Corliss (18 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Corlis
Nearby Names Like Corlis
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Corlis
Cora Girl
#103 156,028 births
Corinne Girl
#1087 49,877 births
Cornelia Girl
#3822 22,076 births
Corrine Girl
#4298 20,831 births
Cortney Girl
16,923 births
Compare Corlis side by side: Corlis vs Cora Corlis vs Corinne Corlis vs Cornelia
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1945–1966 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Corlis: Baby Name Since 1945 - 483 Births, Peak 1957." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/corlis. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Corlis draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.