Girls name · California
Cora in California
Cora was the 186th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 177 babies named Cora that year. Since 1911, California families have named 5,951 babies Cora.
Popularity over time
Cora in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 8 | 166th |
| 1927 | 25 | 236th |
| 1944 | 25 | 348th |
| 1960 | 30 | 566th |
| 1976 | 22 | 774th |
| 1992 | 22 | 1214th |
| 2009 | 88 | 477th |
| 2025 | 177 | 186th |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 166th in 1911 to 186th in 2025.
The most babies named Cora in California in a single year was 284, in 2017. Its best showing was 129th among girls names in 2017.
Across the country, Cora reached its best rank of 8th in Wyoming (2018). See Cora in every state →
How popular is Cora in California?
Cora was the 186th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 177 babies named Cora that year. Since 1911, California families have named 5,951 babies Cora.
How many babies are named Cora in California?
In 2025, 177 babies were named Cora in California. The most babies named Cora in California in a single year was 284, in 2017.
What is the rank of Cora in California?
Cora ranked 186th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 129th among girls names in 2017.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.