Maiden
Derived from the Greek name Kore, it was an epithet for Persephone, the goddess of spring and the underworld. The name gained popularity in the 19th century after James Fenimore Cooper used it for his heroine in 'The Last of the Mohicans'.
About 2,428 girls were named Cora in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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