Holding steady.
Popularity of Corday since 1985
Babies named Corday per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 31 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 107 |
| 2010s | 45 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Corday is a rare given name derived from a French surname, entering U.S. records in 1985. Despite holding a consistent but low level of use, it has never reached the top 1000, and its peak usage came in 2008. The name is most strongly associated with the surname of Charlotte Corday, a figure from the French Revolution, though parents today may choose it for its sophisticated sound rather than historical connotations. With no top states clustering, Corday remains a truly uncommon choice, suitable for those seeking a distinctive name with French roots.
Corday is a French surname, probably a locational name from a place named Corday. Its use as a first name is rare and modern, first recorded in the United States in 1985. It may be influenced by the surname of Charlotte Corday, the figure from the French Revolution, though the name is not directly derived from her.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cory, Day
Sibling names for Corday
Names that share Corday's style, for a brother or sister.
