Coralee
About Coralee
Coralee is a charming feminine name that combines the name Cora with the popular suffix 'lee.' Cora has Latin origins meaning 'maiden' or Greek roots meaning 'heart,' while the suffix adds a southern, melodic quality. This combination creates a sweet, slightly vintage feel reminiscent of American southern charm. Coralee evokes images of warmth and femininity, with connections to both the heart (cor in Latin) and coral from the sea. While never extremely common, the name saw modest usage in the early 20th century and has experienced a small revival along with other vintage names. It appeals to parents who appreciate names with a touch of nostalgia and sweetness, offering the appealing nickname options of Cora or Lee.
Pronounced KOR-uh-lee.
As of October 2026, Coralee ranked #4682 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1063 in 1909.
AI-written. Reviewed by Pamela Redmond
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,937 | 58 | 32.5 |
| 2015 | #2,438 | 75 | 42 |
| 2016 | #2,489 | 73 | 41.2 |
| 2017 | #2,326 | 79 | 45.8 |
| 2018 | #2,309 | 79 | 46.4 |
| 2019 | #2,383 | 75 | 44.7 |
| 2020 | #2,724 | 61 | 37.7 |
| 2021 | #3,221 | 50 | 30.5 |
| 2022 | #4,054 | 36 | 21.9 |
| 2023 | #3,921 | 38 | 23.7 |
| 2024 | #4,673 | 29 | 17.9 |
| 2025 | #4,682 | 29 | 18 |
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Coralee on lists
Famous Coralees
- Coralee Elliott Testar
Canadian producer and screenwriter
- Coralee Jane O'Rourke
Australian politician from Queensland
- Coralee Oakes
Canadian politician from British Columbia
Coralee in pop culture
- Coralee Strand
character from the podcast The Black Tapes
- Coralee
character in ‘insatiable’