Correy
Correy is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Spear, hollow, or descendant of Corra.
Origin and history
Correy is a variant spelling of Corey, derived from the Irish surname Ó Corra, meaning descendant of Corra, or from the Old Norse name Kári. It has been used primarily as a masculine given name in the United States, peaking in popularity in the late 20th century. Today it remains a rare alternative spelling of a modern classic name.
Popularity in the United States
1,099 babies in the United States have been named Correy since 1880. It ranks #3590 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1917.
States where it is most popular
- CA (34.8 %)
- TX (18.2 %)
- IL (9.1 %)
- AL (7.6 %)
- GA (7.6 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 30 |
| 1970-1980 | 292 |
| 1980-1990 | 288 |
| 1990-2000 | 287 |
| 2000-2010 | 133 |
| 2010-2019 | 59 |
| 2020-2029 | 10 |
Fun facts
- Correy is a double-r spelling variant of the far more common Corey or Cory.
- Depending on the etymological thread, the name traces back to Irish surname origins or the Old Norse element Kári meaning curly-haired.