Corey
How to say it: KOR-ee · /ˈkɔri/
From an Irish surname linked to Norse 'kori' (hollow) or Gaelic 'coire' (cauldron, hollow).
Corey was the 518th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 327 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1980s, its births are down about 55% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #654 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #518 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 327 |
| Share of births | 1 in 5,826 |
| Peak decade | 1980s |
| Change over 10 years | −55% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #654 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,436 among boys’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing toward a high in the 1980s, Corey has faded since. It now stands far below that high and should keep slipping.
What goes with it
Soft around crisp edges, Corey moves lightly in two syllables. Devin shares its easy rhythm.
Nicknames
- Cor
Honouring a Corey in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Corey is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Irish.
In France: #2,436 for boys in 2025.
Ireland: #474.
Famous people named Corey
- Corey Taylor (born 1973)American musician
- Corey Stoll (born 1976)American stage and screen actor
- Corey Feldman (born 1971)American actor and musician
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