Corey
7% girls · 93% boys
About Corey
Cool a few decades ago, along with Lori and Tori. Currently out of fashion but may make a retro tomboy choice as an offbeat spin on Charlie.
Corey for boys#778 US
Former teen idol name, now middle-aged. This name has been on a steady decline since the early-1990s.
Pronounced KOR-ee.
As of November 2026, Corey ranked #5278 for girls and #778 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #522 for girls in 1986 and #52 for boys in 1977, Nameberry popularity #719 for boys.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #384 | 809 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #413 | 754 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | #414 | 770 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | #467 | 649 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | #465 | 623 |
| 2019 | #4,678 | 29 | #491 | 585 |
| 2020 | #4,372 | 31 | #530 | 538 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | #552 | 517 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | #635 | 437 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | #643 | 427 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | #678 | 402 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | #778 | 327 |
World rankings
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