Corey
Meaning: Hollow, cauldron, seething pool
Origin: Irish Gaelic/Norse
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #134
Total births: 3,868
History: Corey peaked in the 1990s in Australia. The name has a sporty, outgoing character. Corey represents the generation of Australian boys who grew up playing every sport available — rugby in winter, cricket in summer, surfing year-round.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2004) | #86 |
| Babies named Corey in 2004 | 105 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 3,868 |
| Peak year | 1996 (263 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #38 |
| Years in records | 1975–2004 (27 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 36 spots |
Frequently asked about Corey
What does the name Corey mean?
Corey means “Hollow, cauldron, seething pool” from Irish Gaelic/Norse roots.
What is the origin of the name Corey?
Corey has Irish Gaelic/Norse origin. The traditional meaning is “Hollow, cauldron, seething pool”.
How popular is Corey in Australia?
Corey ranked #86 in Australia in 2004 — given to 105 babies that year.
When was Corey most popular?
Corey peaked in 1996 with 263 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Corey a boy or girl name?
Corey is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Coreys in registered births are male.
Is the name Corey rising or falling in popularity?
Corey has fallen 36 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #50 in 1999 to #86 in 2004.
How long has Corey been recorded in Australia?
Corey appears in birth records in Australia across 27 years — from 1975 through 2004.