Corra
A girl's name of Scottish Gaelic origin with 417 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
twisted stick (usually of wicker or of other flexible wood) used for binding of for making baskets
Corra is a girl's baby name of Scottish Gaelic origin, from the Scottish Gaelic corra, meaning 'pointed' or 'odd, strange' — used historically for things that are sharp, prominent, or remarkable. Corra was also a legendary figure in Scottish Gaelic mythology, sometimes associated with the heron or with prophecy.
Corra has a crisp, confident quality — short and strong, with the mysterious depth of Gaelic mythology behind it. It sits naturally alongside Nora, Sora, and Zora as a four-letter name with genuine character.
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Corra is cataloged under the Scottish Gaelic naming tradition. Names from the Scottish Gaelic tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Corra has been recorded as a girl's name since 1916, with 417 total births. Browse the Scottish Gaelic names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Corra climbed 3102 spots in the last 20 years — from #10075 to #6973.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 87 | #6922 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 190 | #7012 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 119 | #9355 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 16 | #13872 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 5 | #4566 | — |
The Story of Corra
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2015, Corra is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Corra are most likely born between 2005 and 2024.
How rare is Corra?
Only about 1 in every 225,000 babies born in 2024 was named Corra — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1916, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 190 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Corra by the numbers
- Would fill 9 school buses
- Meeting one Corra per day would take 1.1 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(29 years, 1916–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16 | #6973 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8583 |
| 2022 | 16 | #7048 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7341 |
| 2020 | 28 | #4666 |
| 2019 | 18 | #6481 |
| 2018 | 23 | #5495 |
| 2017 | 17 | #6871 |
| 2016 | 19 | #6475 |
| 2015 | 28 | #4884 |
| 2014 | 23 | #5660 |
| 2013 | 18 | #6800 |
| 2012 | 21 | #6161 |
| 2011 | 16 | #7511 |
| 2010 | 7 | #13784 |
| 2009 | 9 | #11675 |
| 2008 | 9 | #11809 |
| 2007 | 14 | #8630 |
| 2006 | 14 | #8347 |
| 2005 | 11 | #9600 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1916–2024