Corey
Corey: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɔː.ɹi/ · /ˈkɔ.ɹi/
Meaning and origin of Corey
- An English surname from Old Norse from the Old Norse given name Kóri, itself perhaps from Old Irish Cuire, from cuire (“troop, host, company”), from Proto-Celtic *koryos (“army, tribe”), from Proto-Indo-European *ker- (“army”).
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
- A female given name transferred from the surname, variant of Cori.
How popular is Corey?
Since 1880, 9,056 girls and 185,020 boys in the U.S. have been named Corey (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #522 in 1986. Its highest rank for boys was #52 in 1977. In 2025 it ranked #778 for boys, with 351 babies given the name.
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Corey FAQ
What does the name Corey mean?
An English surname from Old Norse from the Old Norse given name Kóri, itself perhaps from Old Irish Cuire, from cuire (“troop, host, company”), from Proto-Celtic *koryos (“army, tribe”), from Proto-Indo-European *ker- (“army”). A male given name transferred from the surname. A female given name transferred from the surname, variant of Cori.
What is the origin of the name Corey?
Corey is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Corey?
Since 1880, 9,056 girls and 185,020 boys in the U.S. have been named Corey (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #522 in 1986. Its highest rank for boys was #52 in 1977. In 2025 it ranked #778 for boys, with 351 babies given the name.
Is Corey a boy or girl name?
Corey is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 9,056 girls and 185,020 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.