How Many People Are Named Corliss?

Complete statistics for the name Corliss in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Corliss
Very Rare
3,192
Estimated People
1 in 103,383
1 in X Americans
1946
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
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⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
343 (11%)
♀ Female
2,849 (89%)
11%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 74

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 35
Arkansas 10
California 130
Florida 22
Georgia 102
Iowa 6
Illinois 152
Indiana 26
Kansas 17
Kentucky 5
Louisiana 115
Maryland 5
Michigan 85
Minnesota 15
Missouri 52
Mississippi 5
North Carolina 19
North Dakota 5
New Jersey 12
New York 89
Ohio 61
Pennsylvania 37
Texas 103
Virginia 21
Wisconsin 5
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 28.6%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Corliss

How Many People Have the Name Corliss in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,192 people in the United States currently share the name Corliss. That works out to roughly 1 in every 103,383 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Corliss a Common or Rare Name?

Corliss is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Corliss Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Corliss are covered in full on the Corliss name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Corliss Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Corliss in SSA data, approximately 11% are male and 89% are female. Corliss leans female but is used by both genders. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Corliss Most Popular?

The name Corliss reached peak popularity in 1946, with 182 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Corliss Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Corliss across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Corliss?

Approximately 3,192 people in the United States share the name Corliss, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Corliss a rare name?

Corliss is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 103,383 Americans has this name.

What does the name Corliss mean?

The meaning and origin of Corliss is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Corliss more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 11% of people named Corliss are male and 89% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Corliss most popular?

The name Corliss reached its peak in 1946, with 182 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People3,192
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 103,383
GenderFemale
Avg Age74
Peak Year1946
Male %11%
Female %89%

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