How Many People Are Named Coretta?

Complete statistics for the name Coretta: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Coretta
Very Rare
African-American

Coretta means 'royal maiden' and has a very rare presence in the US, with just 1 in 157,368 Americans bearing this name. That's around 2,097 people today, making it truly unique. Interestingly, its popularity peaked in 1968 with 336 births that year.

~2,097
Living in US
1 in 157,368
Americans
1968
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Royal maiden
🌐
Origin
African-American
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Compassionate Inspiring Determined
1
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 1 are seen as leaders, pioneers, and innovators.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,097
Worldwide Bearers
#103,319
Global Rank
🇳🇱 Netherlands
48
🇿🇲 Zambia
47
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
18
🇮🇹 Italy
13
🇫🇷 France
11
🇬🇭 Ghana
9
🇰🇪 Kenya
7
🇮🇳 India
6
🇳🇬 Nigeria
5
🇹🇿 Tanzania
5

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
2,097 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 54
193
Would be under 30 (8%)
1,744
Would be 30–60 (72%)
496
Would be over 60 (20%)

All 2,433 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1968

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
60
Modern Appeal
40
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Coretta Through the Generations

Coretta's journey through the decades reflects a blend of classic charm and modern appeal. Born in the mid-20th century, it saw its peak in 1968, capturing the hearts of parents during a pivotal era. Today, it's enjoyed by an estimated 2,097 individuals in the US, with most people named Coretta falling within the 30-60 age bracket, indicating a steady resurgence among older generations and a growing interest among younger ones.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Georgia 122
Mississippi 100
Alabama 87
Florida 70
South Carolina 67
Louisiana 64
Illinois 59
North Carolina 56
New York 48
Tennessee 34

✨ Similar Names to Coretta

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Coretta's African-American roots

📄 About the Name Coretta

How Many People Have the Name Coretta?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,097 people in the United States currently share the name Coretta. That works out to roughly 1 in every 157,368 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Coretta a Common or Rare Name?

Coretta is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Coretta Mean?

Coretta means "royal maiden" and comes from African-American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Coretta in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Coretta Most Popular?

The name Coretta reached peak popularity in 1968, with 336 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Coretta?

Approximately 2,097 people named Coretta live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,433. That works out to roughly 1 in 157,368 Americans.

Is Coretta a rare name?

Coretta is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 157,368 Americans has this name.

What does the name Coretta mean?

Coretta means "royal maiden" and comes from African-American origins.

Is Coretta more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Coretta are male and 100% are female.

When was Coretta most popular?

Coretta peaked in 1968 with 336 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US2,097
All-Time Births2,433
1 in X1 in 157,368
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age54
Peak Year1968
World Rank#103,319
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.