Koral
A feminine name originating from Polish meaning "pearl" or "coral".
Name Census estimates that about 876 living Americans carry the first name Koral. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Koral today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Koral births was 2008 (37 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Koral. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Koral with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
876
~ 1 in 391,272 Americans
Peak year
2008
37 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,070
Tracked since 1954
Census
Koral in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 843 people with the first name Koral, which placed it at #14,082 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#14,082
National first-name rank
People counted
843
843 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.3
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
65.7% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Koral
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Koral is White at 65.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (21.7%) and Two or More Races (6.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Koral described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Koral at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White65.7% · 554
- Hispanic or Latino21.7% · 183
- Two or more races6.3% · 53
- Black or African American3.3% · 28
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.0% · 17
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 8
Popularity
Koral: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Koral from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 279 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Koral by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Koral during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Korals live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Florida, Texas recorded the most babies named Koral, while Texas, Florida, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 31 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Koral
The name Koral has its origins in the Czech language and culture, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. Derived from the word "koral," meaning "coral" in Czech, the name was likely initially used as a descriptive term or nickname for individuals with a ruddy complexion or fiery red hair.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Koral can be found in a 14th-century Czech chronicle, where it was mentioned as the name of a prominent nobleman from the region now known as Moravia. This early historical reference suggests that the name was already in use among the aristocratic classes of the time.
As the name Koral spread throughout Central Europe, it also found its way into various religious and literary works. In the 16th century, a Czech translation of the Bible included the name Koral as a minor character, indicating its widespread acceptance within the Christian community.
Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Koral. One of the earliest was Koral of Žebrák (c. 1450-1520), a Czech military commander who played a significant role in the Hussite Wars of the 15th century. His exploits were chronicled in various historical accounts of the time.
Another prominent figure was Koral Bedřich Kapras (1868-1946), a renowned Czech historian and archivist who made significant contributions to the study of medieval Bohemian history. His extensive research and publications on the subject have become invaluable resources for scholars.
In the realm of literature, Koral Kučera (1904-1977) was a celebrated Czech writer and poet whose works explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition. His poetry collections, such as "Verše pro tebe" (Verses for You), gained widespread acclaim and cemented his place in the literary canon.
Koral Vavra (1920-2002), a distinguished Czech film director and screenwriter, is also noteworthy. His acclaimed works, including the historical drama "Kladivo na čarodějnice" (Witches' Hammer), earned him numerous accolades and recognition both domestically and internationally.
Finally, Koral Šumavský (1938-2010) was a prominent Czech environmentalist and conservationist who dedicated his life to protecting the natural landscapes and wildlife of the Šumava region. His tireless efforts and advocacy played a crucial role in preserving this unique ecosystem for future generations.
People
Koral + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Koral as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Koral: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Koral?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 876 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Koral going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 391,272 US residents.
Is Koral a common name?
We classify Koral as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 896 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Koral most popular?
The single biggest year for Koral was 2008, when 37 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Koral is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Koral in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 843 people with the name Koral, or 0.28 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #14,082 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Koral in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Koral?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Koral leans strongly female. 809 people counted with this name were female (96.4%), compared with 30 male bearers (3.6%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Koral?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Koral is White at 65.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (21.7%) and Two or More Races (6.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Koral most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Koral in the 2020 Census, accounting for 65.7% (554 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Koral in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Koral a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Koral in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Koral still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Koral in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Koral can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people have Koral as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Koral on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.