Total births
903
Girls' name · since 1954
Koral
Since 1954, U.S. Social Security records show 903 babies named Koral, peaking in 2008. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6984
- among girls today
- 903
- born since 1954
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 61%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Koral is the #6984 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 903 recorded since 1954.
Koral has 903 recorded births among girls since 1954, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #6984 as of the latest data, more common than 61% of girls, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1954 to 2025.
- #6984 among girls today
- 903 born since 1954
- 2000s peak decade
- 61% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Koral is currently the #6984 girls' name in America, more common than 61% of girls - 903 born since 1954, peaking in the 2000s.
- #6984
- among girls today
- 903
- born since 1954
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 61%
- more common than other girls
Koral vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#6984
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 61% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Koral was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
37 babies were named Koral in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Koral compares
903 Top 33% higher than 67% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Koral's all-time total is 136% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Koral | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 903 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 37 | 48 | 19,840 |
Koral's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Koral splits its recorded history at 2003: 57% of all births land in the more recent half, 43% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1954 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2008 peak of 37 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Koral at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#6,984
Active since
1954
Koral popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1954–2025
- Peak year (2008)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 72 years of records
Koral by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Koral's strongest decade.
279 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Koral births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 6
1960s
6 births
- 1970s 12
1970s
12 births
- 1980s 47
1980s
47 births
- 1990s
1990s
238 births
- 2000s
2000s
279 births
- 2010s
2010s
230 births
- 2020s 86
2020s
86 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 279 births (31% of all-time use).
How Koral compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Koral's total volume
Koral vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Koral by state
Where Koral concentrates geographically, total births since 1954
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 77 | 8.5% |
| #2 | Florida | | 12 | 1.3% |
| #3 | Texas | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Koral's total US births 8.5%
Even split
77 of 903 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Koral? ▼
Koral has been given to 903 babies in the U.S. since 1954, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #6984 as of the latest data. 37 babies were born in 2008, its single highest year.
When was Koral most popular? ▼
Koral was most popular in the 2000s decade with 279 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Koral most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Koral are California (77 births), Florida (12 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Koral been used? ▼
Records for Koral go back to 1954, giving 72 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Koral? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kori, Kora, Kortney, Korina, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Koral's data
- Koral's decade-level peak was the 2000s (279 total births); usage has since declined to 86 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Korals (77 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Koral
Nearby Names Like Koral
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Koral
Kori Girl
#894 14,822 births
Kora Girl
#489 9,541 births
Kortney Girl
5,313 births
Korina Girl
#5186 2,605 births
Korie Girl
#4698 2,496 births
Compare Koral side by side: Koral vs Kori Koral vs Kora Koral vs Kortney
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Koral
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, 1954–2025 (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. "Koral: #6984 Girls' Name - 903 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/koral. 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 Koral 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.