Total births
98
Girls' name · since 1912
Corona
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 98 babies named Corona, peaking in 1925. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 98
- total births
- 1912–1980
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
Corona is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 98 have been recorded since 1912.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Corona has been recorded 98 times among girls since 1912, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 1980.
- 98 total births
- 1912–1980 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
98 girls have been named Corona since 1912, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1980.
- 98
- total births
- 1912–1980
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Corona was born in this single decade.
1925
Single peak year
12 babies were named Corona in 1925 - its busiest year on record.
Corona's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Corona splits its recorded history at 1925: 56% of all births land in the more recent half, 44% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1912 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1925 peak of 12 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Corona at a glance
Last recorded 1980Peak year
1925
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Corona popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–1980
- Peak year (1925)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 69 years of records
Corona by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Corona's strongest decade.
35 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Corona births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
31 births
- 1920s
1920s
35 births
- 1960s 12
1960s
12 births
- 1970s
1970s
15 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 35 births (36% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Corona? ▼
Since 1912, Social Security records show 98 babies named Corona. The most recent recorded year was 1980. Its busiest year on record was 1925, with 12 births.
When was Corona most popular? ▼
Corona was most popular in the 1920s decade with 35 total births. The single peak year was 1925.
How long has the name Corona been used? ▼
Corona has been recorded in Social Security data since 1912, spanning 69 years of data through 1980.
What names are similar to Corona? ▼
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 Corona's data
- Corona's decade-level peak was the 1920s (35 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Corona
Nearby Names Like Corona
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Corona
Cora Girl
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Corinne Girl
#1087 49,877 births
Cornelia Girl
#3822 22,076 births
Corrine Girl
#4298 20,831 births
Cortney Girl
16,923 births
Compare Corona side by side: Corona vs Cora Corona vs Corinne Corona vs Cornelia
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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, 1912–1980 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Corona: Baby Name Since 1912 - 98 Births, Peak 1925." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/corona. 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 Corona 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.