gender neutral
Corey
chosen, hollow, seething pool
About Corey
Corey brings an easygoing charm that's served generations well, maintaining steady appeal without dramatic fluctuation. The name feels like a comfortable favorite—familiar enough to be trusted, distinctive enough to feel personal. Corey's two syllables create a friendly rhythm, neither too formal nor too casual, striking perfect middle ground. This name transitions effortlessly through life stages, working for toddlers, teenagers, and adults with equal success. Parents appreciate Corey's straightforward spelling and pronunciation, eliminating common sources of frustration. The name suggests someone approachable and good-natured, the kind of person who makes others feel comfortable. Corey has appeared across various cultural contexts, demonstrating remarkable adaptability and universal appeal. While popular during certain decades, it never reached saturation levels that make it feel dated. The name offers subtle strength wrapped in friendly packaging, conveying reliability without rigidity. Corey works well in combination with various surnames and middle names, showing flexibility in different naming configurations. For families seeking a dependable, friendly name with proven track record, Corey represents solid, time-tested choice.
Popularity of the Name Corey
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | #997 | ||||
| 1950 | #899 | ||||
| 1951 | #853 | ||||
| 1952 | #676 | ||||
| 1953 | #799 | ||||
| 1954 | #605 | ||||
| 1955 | #464 | ||||
| 1956 | #437 | ||||
| 1957 | #481 | ||||
| 1958 | #458 | ||||
| 1959 | #462 | ||||
| 1960 | #458 | ||||
| 1961 | #395 | ||||
| 1962 | #383 | ||||
| 1963 | #384 | ||||
| 1964 | #363 | ||||
| 1965 | #337 | ||||
| 1966 | #347 | ||||
| 1967 | #345 | ||||
| 1968 | #171 | ||||
| 1969 | #58 | #272 | |||
| 1970 | #84 | #135 | |||
| 1971 | #77 | #160 | |||
| 1972 | #95 | #108 | #289 | ||
| 1973 | #89 | #92 | |||
| 1974 | #77 | #123 | |||
| 1975 | #71 | #87 | |||
| 1976 | #64 | #69 | |||
| 1977 | #52 | #101 | |||
| 1978 | #61 | #79 | |||
| 1979 | #63 | #87 | |||
| 1980 | #68 | #82 | |||
| 1981 | #69 | #85 | |||
| 1982 | #74 | #90 | |||
| 1983 | #74 | #79 | |||
| 1984 | #69 | #104 | |||
| 1985 | #63 | #89 | |||
| 1986 | #62 | #92 | |||
| 1987 | #57 | #100 | |||
| 1988 | #56 | #94 | |||
| 1989 | #55 | #55 | #236 | ||
| 1990 | #56 | #55 | #263 | ||
| 1991 | #58 | #47 | #207 | #85 | |
| 1992 | #65 | #61 | #159 | #96 | |
| 1993 | #68 | #64 | #138 | #103 | |
| 1994 | #73 | #75 | #141 | #108 | |
| 1995 | #74 | #79 | #132 | #113 | |
| 1996 | #94 | #74 | #127 | #130 | |
| 1997 | #110 | #93 | #79 | #121 | #146 |
| 1998 | #115 | #98 | #94 | #108 | #152 |
| 1999 | #135 | #106 | #129 | #141 | #192 |
| 2000 | #149 | #111 | #169 | #150 | #259 |
| 2001 | #168 | #114 | #169 | #140 | #304 |
| 2002 | #181 | #105 | #178 | #142 | #313 |
| 2003 | #199 | #103 | #141 | #134 | #312 |
| 2004 | #211 | #109 | #158 | #126 | #412 |
| 2005 | #213 | #93 | #132 | #114 | #548 |
| 2006 | #234 | #81 | #203 | #116 | #503 |
| 2007 | #251 | #93 | #229 | #123 | #555 |
| 2008 | #287 | #88 | #191 | #119 | #567 |
| 2009 | #294 | #97 | #219 | #143 | #884 |
| 2010 | #316 | #93 | #186 | #136 | #717 |
| 2011 | #313 | #99 | #206 | #157 | #684 |
| 2012 | #351 | #105 | #289 | #135 | #806 |
| 2013 | #358 | #124 | #402 | #144 | #710 |
| 2014 | #384 | #140 | #400 | #144 | #732 |
| 2015 | #412 | #155 | #316 | #136 | #918 |
| 2016 | #415 | #176 | #322 | #173 | #867 |
| 2017 | #467 | #196 | #204 | #808 | |
| 2018 | #465 | #202 | #405 | #173 | |
| 2019 | #491 | #198 | #191 | #865 | |
| 2020 | #530 | #244 | #147 | #967 | |
| 2021 | #552 | #280 | #194 | ||
| 2022 | #635 | #302 | #196 | ||
| 2023 | #642 | #361 | #239 | ||
| 2024 | #678 | #417 | #230 | ||
| 2025 | #778 | #484 | #458 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Corey
Names Similar to Corey
Nicknames for Corey
- Cor
- Core
- Co
- Rey
Famous People Named Corey
| Corey Feldman | American actor and musician |
| Corey Haim | Canadian actor |
| Corey Taylor | American musician - lead vocalist of Slipknot and Stone Sour |
| Corey Seager | American professional baseball player |
| Corey Hart | Canadian singer-songwriter |
| Corey Perry | Canadian professional ice hockey player |
| Corey Pavin | American professional golfer |
| Corey Crawford | Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender |
| Corey Brewer | American professional basketball player |
| Corey Kluber | American professional baseball player |
| Corey Dillon | Former American professional football player |
| Corey Anderson | New Zealand cricketer |
| Corey Graves | American professional wrestler |
| Corey Burton | American voice actor |
| Corey Gamble | American television personality |
| Corey Reynolds | American actor |
| Corey Robinson | American former professional football player |
| Corey Harris | American blues and reggae musician |
| Corey Stoll | American actor |
| Corey Maggette | American former professional basketball player |
Characters Named Corey
| Corey Matthews | From the TV show "Boy Meets World" |
| Corey Baxter | From the TV show "That's So Raven" |
| Corey Riffin | From the animated series "Grojband" |
| Corey Howard | From the TV show "Hangin' with Mr. Cooper" |
| Corey Woods | From the movie "License to Drive" |
| Corey Haskins | From the TV show "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" |
| Corey Kupps | From the movie "Not Another Teen Movie" |
| Corey Pearson | From the movie "Can't Buy Me Love" |
| Corey Flood | From the movie "Pump Up the Volume" |
| Corey Brockfield | From the TV show "Recess" |
| Corey Anders | From the TV show "Dynasty" |
| Corey Sipperley | From the movie "This Boy's Life" |
| Corey Bachman | From the TV show "The Corey and Topanga Show" |
| Corey Duffin | From the movie "The Lost Boys" |
| Corey Jenkins | From the TV show "The Bernie Mac Show" |
| Corey Doyle | From the TV show "7th Heaven" |
| Corey Williams | From the TV show "The Corey Holcomb Show" |
| Corey Barlog | American video game director |