The name Cor is of Spanish and Catalan origin and means "heart". It is also a short form of the names Cornelio or Cornelius, which are derived from the Latin word "cornu" meaning "horn". The name Cornelia was used by several Roman women, including the mother of the Gracchi brothers. In literature, Cor is also the name of a character in the novel "The Count of Monte Cristo" by Alexandre Dumas.
In the United States, the name Cor has had a consistent presence over time with only minor fluctuations in its popularity. According to data from the Social Security Administration, there were 7 babies named Cor born in the U.S. in 1989 alone. This demonstrates that while it may not be one of the most common names, Cor is still chosen for newborns each year. Overall, since records began being kept on a national level in 1879, there have been a total of 7 individuals named Cor born in the United States.