Corey: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced KOR-ee · 2 syllables
An English surname from Old Norse from the Old Norse given name Kori, itself perhaps from Old Irish Cuire, from cuire (“troop, host, company”), from Proto-Celtic *koryos (“army, tribe”), from Proto-Indo-European *ker- (“
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- KOR-ee
- US rank (2025)
- #778
- US babies a year
- about 578 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1980
How popular is Corey?
Corey was the #778 name in the US in 2025, given to 351 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 47% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1980.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #778 |
| England & Wales | #284 |
| Scotland | #136 |
| Northern Ireland | #128 |
| Ireland | #452 |
| Australia | #600 |
How old are people named Corey?
Half of US adults named Corey are older than 39; most are between 23 and 57. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Corey
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Corey have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Corey
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
Questions about Corey
How do you pronounce Corey?
Corey is pronounced KOR-ee.
How popular is the name Corey?
Corey was the #778 name in the US in 2025, given to 351 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 47% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1980.
How old are people named Corey?
Half of US adults named Corey are older than 39. Most are between 23 and 57.