Corey Name Origin
/KOR-ee/-
American (Anglo-American) 60%
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Canadian (Anglo-Canadian) 30%
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Australian (Anglo-Australian) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Corey
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
The name Corey is of Old Norse origin, derived from the word 'kori' meaning 'curly' or 'helmeted'. It became popular in English-speaking countries in the 20th century, often used as a given name for boys.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Corey each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).