How Many People Are Named Corliss?
Complete statistics for the name Corliss: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Corliss is a very rare female name, with only 2,157 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 152,970 Americans. The majority of those named Corliss are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity back in 1946.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom and adventure.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 74All 3,192 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: 1946Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Corliss Through the Generations
Corliss, a name that peaked in popularity in 1946 with 187 births, has seen a stable trend since then. Today, it's considered a blend of classic and modern, with most of its bearers being over 60 years old. This makes it a name deeply rooted in the past, yet still carried forward by a few dedicated parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Corliss's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Corliss
How Many People Have the Name Corliss?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,758 people in the United States currently share the name Corliss. That works out to roughly 1 in every 120,177 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Corliss a Common or Rare Name?
Corliss 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 Corliss Mean?
Corliss means "creative variant of Cora" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Corliss in SSA data, approximately 4% are male and 96% are female.
When Was Corliss Most Popular?
The name Corliss reached peak popularity in 1946, with 187 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Corliss?
Approximately 2,758 people named Corliss live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,758. That works out to roughly 1 in 120,177 Americans.
Is Corliss a rare name?
Corliss is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 120,177 Americans has this name.
What does the name Corliss mean?
Corliss means "creative variant of Cora" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Corliss more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 4% of people named Corliss are male and 96% are female.
When was Corliss most popular?
Corliss peaked in 1946 with 187 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.