Corey
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Hollow, cauldron, seething pool
Origin: Irish Gaelic/Norse
Popularity: Ranked #778 in 2025 with 327 babies born.
History: Corey may derive from the Irish 'coire,' meaning cauldron or hollow, or from an Old Norse place name. It became popular as a given name in the United States in the 1960s through the 1980s and is used for both boys and girls.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Corey? About 1 in 9,483 babies born in 2025 were named Corey, or roughly 1 per day in the United States.
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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?
Corey ranked #778 in 2025 — given to 327 babies that year.
When was Corey most popular?
Corey peaked in 1989 with 8,004 babies registered that year.
Is Corey a boy or girl name?
Corey is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Coreys in registered births are male.
Is the name Corey rising or falling in popularity?
Corey has risen 3578 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4356 in 2020 to #778 in 2025.
How long has Corey been recorded?
Corey appears in birth records across 92 years — from 1919 through 2025.