Corey
Corey is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
From the hollow or cauldron; relative of Kóri.
Origin and history
Corey is derived from an Irish surname based on the Old Norse personal name Kóri or the Gaelic word core, meaning a hollow or cauldron. It became widely popular in the United States during the late 20th century as a given name for boys. Today, it remains a classic, recognizable option that continues to see steady usage.
Popularity in the United States
185,020 babies in the United States have been named Corey since 1880. It ranks #197 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #605.
States where it is most popular
- CA (6.5 %)
- TX (6.1 %)
- NY (6.1 %)
- FL (5 %)
- OH (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 21 |
| 1930-1940 | 15 |
| 1940-1950 | 223 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,856 |
| 1960-1970 | 9,968 |
| 1970-1980 | 41,000 |
| 1980-1990 | 53,598 |
| 1990-2000 | 50,223 |
| 2000-2010 | 17,468 |
| 2010-2019 | 7,990 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,653 |
Famous people named Corey
- Corey Feldman: Actor, Musician
- Corey Seager: Baseball Player
- Corey Taylor: Musician, Singer
Fun facts
- Corey originated as an Irish surname derived from Gaelic topography and Norse settler personal names.
- Corey reached its peak in the United States during the late 1980s, becoming a top-50 boys' name.