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Corazon

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Pronounced kor-uh-SOHN /ˌkɔr.əˈsoʊn/Medium

Meaning: From the Spanish corazón, 'heart' — a tender word name of affection and devotion, often tied to the Sacred Heart. Famously borne by Philippine president Corazon Aquino.Medium

In 30 seconds: A tender Spanish word name: Corazon means 'heart' (said 'kor-uh-SOHN'). Warm, devout, and heartfelt.
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Origin MediumSpanish
MeaningFrom the Spanish corazón, 'heart' — a tender word name of affection and devotion, often tied to the Sacred Heart. Famously borne by Philippine president Corazon Aquino.
U.S. rank (2025)#7979 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1986
Total births (all-time)≈ 314

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198619332025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Corazon (Spanish corazón) means 'heart,' a tender word name of affection and faith. Borne by Philippine president Corazon 'Cory' Aquino, it reads warm and heartfelt — rare in the U.S. (said 'kor-uh-SOHN').

It appears rarely in the U.S., cherished in Spanish- and Filipino-heritage families. Rare, warm, and heartfelt.

Did you know? Corazon is Spanish for 'heart' — a name of warmth and devotion, sometimes tied to the Sacred Heart, and famously carried by Corazon Aquino, president of the Philippines (said 'kor-uh-SOHN').
Overall data confidence 56%
References — Corazon — Spanish 'heart'; word name; Corazon Aquino

Variations

CorazónCorazCora

Nicknames

CoraCory

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Corazon mean?

Corazon is Spanish for 'heart,' a tender word name of affection and devotion.

How do you pronounce Corazon?

It's said kor-uh-SOHN /ˌkɔr.əˈsoʊn/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Corazon a boy or girl name?

Corazon is a girl's name.

How popular is Corazon?

Corazon is a rare name in the U.S.

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