Corey name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl

Origin: Latin, Old French and Old Norse

Usage: English, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Corey

c(o)-rey

Meaning: Dweller in or Near a Hollow, Chosen, Raven, From the Round Hill or Hollow, Strong and Lively, Seething Pool and God's Servant

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What does Corey mean?
Variations of Corey
Middle Names for Corey
How popular is Corey?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Corey
Sibling Names for Corey
Famous People Named Corey
Lists having Corey

What does Corey mean?

Commonly Accepted unisex name Corey means "Dweller in or Near a Hollow, Chosen, Raven, From the Round Hill or Hollow, Strong and Lively, Seething Pool or God's Servant" which is mainly used in Finnish, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian and English is rooted from Old French, Old Norse and Latin languages.

Corey is variant form of immutable and celebrated Corbin. Especially used in English loved, Corbin, meaning of Corbin is "Dark as a Raven, Raven and Raven-haired" is originated from Latin and Old French.

Corey is English form of A Surname, Ultimatively from the Old Norse Personal Name Kori.

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How do I pronounce Corey?

The two syllabled name Corey is pronounced, c(o)-rey.

Variants of Corey

Corea, Corbin, Corban, Cory, Corrigan, Cora, Jacorey, Iacobus, Iacomus, Iakobos, Yaakov, Jacob, Carrigan, Corry, Corabella, Coraline, Jacari, Jacobus, Jacomus, Yakov, Cobb, Jascha, Aaronjacob, Jacobalexander

Names that rhyme with Corey

How popular is the name Corey?

Corey was among the very popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1919 around 190649 babies have been given the name. At its zenith in 1977, 8003 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 52nd position.

However after 157 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but still performing better than most of the names. In addition to that, the first name has been in the top 100 baby names 28 times Also, Corey was a popular name in England and Wales.

Over 11953 babies have been named Corey since 1996. At its zenith in 2006, the moniker grabbed the 80th spot and 834 baby boys were given the name. However after 41 years, the name is on free fall on the charts.

Additionally, the name has been in the top 100 baby names 7 times

Corey used to be a common name in New South Wales, first appeared in 1975 and over 3868 babies have been given the name in 27 years.

When at the peak of its usage in 1996,. After 27 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Also, Corey was a common name in Queensland. Over 2508 babies have been named Corey since 1979.

When at the peak of its usage in 1995,. After 27 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

Corey is a familiar baby name in Ireland, it has been in use since 1969 and was able to reach the top 200 names.

In 1998, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 108 on boy names chart when 63 babies were given the name Corey. Over 1102 people have been named Corey in Ireland.

Corey is an uncommon baby name in France, even after 20 years of presence it could not make beyond the top 2000. There are over 110 babies that have been given the name Corey in France.

But Corey is a popular baby name in Canada where every 1 in 3000 have the name as well as in Australia. As per our research, over 210000 babies have been bestowed Corey around the globe.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2023	642	426	5938	20
2022	633	435	6436	18
2021	553	512	5201	24
2020	530	537	4337	31
2019	491	582	4757	28
2018	465	621	5443	23
2017	467	649	5505	23
2016	414	767	5791	22
2015	413	753	6440	19
2014	385	808	6983	17

View more ▾View full list ▾^{[1] Source: Social Security Administration}

Facts

Corey in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	14	18	0	6
	44	0	0	0
	36	18	7	1
	36	9	7	1
	17	0	0	0

What numbers say about Corey?

You live too little in your present and too much in your past and future. When you like someone in a romantic way, it makes you nervous. When it comes to friends, you are their rock and shoulder to cry. If 1 is your personality number, you have a positive vibe and an impressive appearance. You are not much into hanging around and wasting time with people. Everybody loves you for your artistic nature and expressive attitude.

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Klarinda is used especially in German aimed at girls and of Latin origin, Klarinda means "Bright, Clear or Luminous"
Vinzent - Unexpected choice and Contemporary Latin Vinzent is used chiefly in German is a boy name, meaning of Vinzent is "Victor or The Winning"
Lona - Principally used in Malayalam and Telugu unfading and preeminent, Lona means "Beautiful or Beauty" and is given to both genders has its origin in Hungarian and Latin
Léandre - Boy name Léandre means "Man of the People, Lion of a Man or Lion Man". Its origin is in Latin and Old Greek is largely used in French
Laranca - Larancas origin is Latin, meaning of Laranca is "From Laurentum Stem End, Sweet Bay Tree and The Laurel Tree" is a girl name. Laranca is resulted from Laura.

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Middle names for Corey

There are many flourishing and well-received middle names that are commonly paired with Corey.

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Sibling Names for Corey

Looking for the perfect sibling names to pair with your little one named Corey? Look no further than this list of name ideas that complement Corey's unique and modern feel. Whether you're expecting another boy or girl, these names are sure to inspire and delight.

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Famous people named Corey

Corey Dargel, composer, lyricist
Corey DePooter, #REDIRECT Columbine High School massacre#11:29 a
Corey Engen, captain of the U.S. Nordic ski team at the 1948 Winter Olympics
Corey Ford, American humorist, author, outdoorsman
Corey Moore, linebacker
Corey Robin, American political theorist
Corey Flintoff, international correspondent based
Corey Maclin, American television broadcaster, announcer
Corey Feldman, American actor and singer
Corey Haim, Canadian actor
Corey Burton, American voice actor known as the current voice of Ludwig Von Drake
Corey Taylor, American musician
Corey Dillon, former American football running back
Corey Clark, American singer

Corey Patterson, American former professional baseball center fielder
Corey Simon, former American football defensive tackle
Corey Chavous, former American football safety
Corey Yuen, Hong Kong action director, film director
Corey Hart, Canadian singer
Corey Pavin, American professional golfer
Corey Koskie, Canadian former professional baseball third baseman
Corey Carrier, American former child actor
Corey Glover, American singer, guitarist and actor
Corey Maggette, American former professional basketball player
Corey Collymore, former Barbadian cricketer
Corey Sevier, Canadian actor
Corey Webster, former American football cornerback
Corey Bradford, former American football wide receiver

Corey Schwab, former Canadian professional ice hockey goalie
Corey Johnson, American character actor largely active in the UK
Corey Perry, Canadian professional ice hockey winger and an alternate captain for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League
Corey Ivy, former American football cornerback
Corey Deuel, American professional pocket billiards player
Corey Smith, American football defensive end
Corey Harris, American blues and reggae musician
Corey Locke, Canadian professional ice hockey player
Corey Benjamin, retired American professional basketball player
Corey Richards, former Australian first-class cricketer and current Sydney First Grade cricketer for the Bankstown Bulldogs
Corey McIntyre, former American football fullback

Corey Crawford, Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League
Corey Brewer, American professional basketball player
Corey Hart, American former professional baseball right fielder
Corey Adams, Australian former professional rugby league footballer
Corey Flynn, New Zealand rugby union player
Corey Parker, American actor and acting coach
Corey Graves, American color commentator, columnist
Corey Parker, Australian former professional rugby league footballer
Corey Hughes, Australian professional former professional rugby league footballer of the 1990s and 2000s
Corey Beaulieu, lead guitarist
Corey Grant, former professional Canadian football wide receiver

Corey Kaplan in Brink! as Production Designer
Corey Woods in Sacrifice as Actress
Corey Allen was a director and film and TV actor of American nationality.
Corey Elias, from 1995 horror movie The Crier, who characterized N.
In 1997 biography, drama film, Eliza and I, Corey Ewan portrayed Steven.
Corey Shields played leading character of J Dog - The Storyteller in 2004 horror movie Street Tales of Terror.
Corey Stoll, from 2015 action and adventure flick Ant-Man, who played Darren Cross and Yellowjacket.
Corey Marshall, from 2005 horror film Frankenstein vs. the Creature from Blood Cove, who portrayed Creature and Ghost and Werewolf.
In 2006 drama flick, Urban Scarecrow, Corey Contreras played Comedy Teacher.

Corey Cleary-Stoner, from 2010 thriller movie A Savior Red, who played the Ryan.
Corey Maier, from 2012 action and comedy flick Wounded, who portrayed the Jara.

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Sources

Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
Queensland Government - Open Data Portal, https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/top-100-baby-names
NSW Government, https://www.nsw.gov.au/family-and-relationships/births/popular-baby-names

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