Korra
Every Korra since 1999 — 2,135 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Korra
Korra is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,421 in 2025 with 153 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 2,135 American babies have been named Korra. Its peak came in 2021, when 238 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Korra stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Korra year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 153 | #1,421 |
| 2024 | 202 | #1,185 |
| 2023 | 185 | #1,250 |
| 2022 | 212 | #1,146 |
| 2021 | 238 | #1,059 |
| 2020 | 156 | #1,405 |
| 2019 | 131 | #1,623 |
| 2018 | 159 | #1,409 |
| 2017 | 138 | #1,586 |
| 2016 | 105 | #1,919 |
| 2015 | 144 | #1,542 |
| 2014 | 87 | #2,188 |
| 2013 | 70 | #2,552 |
| 2012 | 65 | #2,726 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9,460 |
| 2010 | 8 | #12,920 |
| 2009 | 6 | #16,314 |
| 2008 | 7 | #14,648 |
| 2007 | 5 | #19,169 |
| 2006 | 7 | #14,407 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,792 |
| 2004 | 5 | #17,553 |
| 2003 | 10 | #10,091 |
| 2002 | 5 | #16,880 |
| 2001 | 13 | #7,988 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Korra in 2025?
Korra ranked #1,421 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 153 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Korra?
2,135 babies have been named Korra in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Korra most popular?
Korra peaked in 2021, when 238 newborns received the name.
Is Korra a boy or girl name?
Korra is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Korra rising or falling?
Korra is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.