Kori
Kori is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Maiden or girl; alternatively derived from a ravine or hollow.
Origin and history
Kori is a modern diminutive and alternative spelling of names derived from the Greek word for maiden, such as Cora or Corinna. It can also function as a feminine variation of the Old Norse name Corey. In the United States, it has been used consistently for several decades as a concise, contemporary given name.
Popularity in the United States
14,822 babies in the United States have been named Kori since 1880. It ranks #1285 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #769.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.3 %)
- CA (9.5 %)
- OH (5.6 %)
- NY (5.2 %)
- GA (4.9 %)
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 | 69 |
| 1960-1970 | 514 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,793 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,059 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,918 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,997 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,397 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,075 |
Famous people named Kori
- Kori Carter: Track and field athlete, Hurdler
Fun facts
- Kori developed as a modernized, 'K' spelling variant of Cory and Cori.
- The name has maintained steady usage in the United States over recent decades for baby girls.