Korey
Korey: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Korey
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
20th-century American variant of Cory.
How popular is Korey?
Since 1880, 1,420 girls and 11,443 boys in the U.S. have been named Korey (11% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2237 in 1977. Its highest rank for boys was #427 in 1989. In 2025, 54 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Korey
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Sibling name ideas for Korey
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Korey FAQ
What does the name Korey mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname. 20th-century American variant of Cory.
What is the origin of the name Korey?
Korey is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Korey?
Since 1880, 1,420 girls and 11,443 boys in the U.S. have been named Korey (11% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2237 in 1977. Its highest rank for boys was #427 in 1989. In 2025, 54 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Korey a boy or girl name?
Korey is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (1,420 girls and 11,443 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.