Declining since 1991.
Popularity of Jorey since 1973
Babies named Jorey per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 | 22 |
| 1990s | 25 | 110 |
| 2000s | 0 | 53 |
| 2010s | 0 | 36 |
| 2020s | 0 | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Jorey first appeared on U.S. birth certificates in 1973, a year that marks the beginning of its recorded history. The name reached its highest usage in 1990, but it has been on a downward trajectory since 1991. Without a clear etymology, Jorey is best understood as a modern creative spelling, fitting a pattern of names that blend familiar sounds with distinctive endings. It has never been common enough to rank nationally or to appear among any state's top names.
Jorey first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1973, likely a modern spelling variant of the English surname Corey or a combination of Jo- (as in Joseph or Jordan) with the popular -ey suffix. Its rise in the late 1980s and peak in 1990 coincide with the broader trend of respelled and newly coined names. It remains rare and has been declining in use since 1991.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jo, Rey
Sibling names for Jorey
Names that share Jorey's style, for a brother or sister.
