Declining since 1990, #2,718 for boys today.
Popularity of Korey since 1953
Babies named Korey per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 | 48 |
| 1960s | 64 | 367 |
| 1970s | 256 | 1,499 |
| 1980s | 340 | 2,826 |
| 1990s | 365 | 3,340 |
| 2000s | 181 | 1,939 |
| 2010s | 151 | 1,042 |
| 2020s | 58 | 382 |
Meaning & origin
Korey first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1953 and climbed steadily, reaching a peak rank of 2718 in 1990 before beginning a gradual decline. At that peak year, the name was most popular in Georgia and Texas. Today, the name is given to roughly 1 in 36,342 newborn boys annually, reflecting its continued but diminished appeal. The spelling Korey, with a K, offers a modern twist on the traditional Corey, which has Irish origins. While never among the most common names, Korey has maintained consistent usage across several decades, particularly in the southern United States.
Korey is a modern spelling variant of Corey. Corey is an English and Irish surname derived from the Irish Gaelic name Comhghall, composed of 'comh-' (together) and 'gall' (stranger). Alternatively, it may come from the Old Norse name Kori. The name became popular in the United States in the mid-20th century, with the 'K' spelling emerging as a distinctive variant.
Where Korey is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Korey” around the world
Where Korey lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kore
Sibling names for Korey
Names that share Korey's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Korey
Names whose popularity has moved with Korey's over the last 50 years.
