Korey
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Hollow, cauldron
Origin: Irish Gaelic/Norse
Popularity: Ranked #2736 in 2025 with 47 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Kory. Shares the meaning 'Hollow, cauldron.'
Similar names: korah, koree, korie, korra, korri, korrie, kaori, kaory
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Korey? About 1 in 61,639 babies born in 2025 were named Korey, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Korey
What does the name Korey mean?
Korey means “Hollow, cauldron” from Irish Gaelic/Norse roots.
What is the origin of the name Korey?
Korey has Irish Gaelic/Norse origin. The traditional meaning is “Hollow, cauldron”.
How popular is Korey?
Korey ranked #2718 in 2025 — given to 47 babies that year.
When was Korey most popular?
Korey peaked in 1990 with 507 babies registered that year.
Is Korey a boy or girl name?
Korey is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 89% of Koreys are boys and 11% are girls.
Is the name Korey rising or falling in popularity?
Korey has risen 5273 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #7991 in 2020 to #2718 in 2025.
How long has Korey been recorded?
Korey appears in birth records across 72 years — from 1953 through 2025.