Kori
How to say it: KOR-ee · /ˈkɔri/
Feminine variant of Cory/Corey, from Irish 'Corra' (hollow); also a modern phonetic spelling.
Kori was the 691st most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 260 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 40% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #794 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #691 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 260 |
| Share of births | 1 in 8,393 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −40% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #794 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Right now Kori sits at its peak after climbing to its best showing in the 2020s. The next few years should see it step slightly back.
What goes with it
Bright and snappy with soft and crisp sounds. Kenzie and Kyla share its modern energy.
Honouring a Kori in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kori is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Kori
- Kori Carter (born 1992)American hurdler
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