Holding steady.
Popularity of Korby since 1956
Babies named Korby per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 6 | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 6 | 39 |
| 1980s | 0 | 15 |
| 1990s | 0 | 35 |
| 2000s | 0 | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Korby is a modern, uncommon name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1970. It saw its peak usage in 1971, though it never ranked among the top 1000 names. The name has remained stable in very low usage since then. As a modern coinage, Korby likely derives from the surname Corby or is a respelling of Corey. Its concise sound and spelling make it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name that feels both familiar and rare.
Korby is a modern English name, likely a respelling of Corby, itself an English surname derived from a place name in Lincolnshire meaning 'Kori's settlement' from Old Norse. It may also be a playful variation of Corey or a coinage combining sounds from fashionable names. The name appears in U.S. records starting in 1970.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Korb, Kory
Variants: Corby, Korbie
Sibling names for Korby
Names that share Korby's style, for a brother or sister.
