Corey
Corey is a girl's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
From the hollow or ravine; descendant of Corra.
Origin and history
Corey is a given name derived from the Irish surname Ó Corra, meaning descendant of Corra, or from Old Norse origins meaning ravine. While historically more common for males in the United States, it has also been consistently used as a feminine name. Usage for girls peaked in the late 20th century and remains a rare choice today.
Popularity in the United States
9,056 babies in the United States have been named Corey since 1880. It ranks #1753 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1967.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.3 %)
- NY (8.7 %)
- MI (6.9 %)
- TX (6.3 %)
- OH (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 19 |
| 1950-1960 | 204 |
| 1960-1970 | 596 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,331 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,117 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,024 |
| 2000-2010 | 414 |
| 2010-2019 | 217 |
| 2020-2029 | 134 |
Famous people named Corey
- Corey Cogdell: Olympic athlete, Sports shooter
Fun facts
- Although more widely given to boys, Corey achieved steady popularity for U.S. females during the 1970s through the 1990s.
- The name draws from the Gaelic word for a hollow or cauldron, as well as an Old Norse word for a ravine.