Corey
Peaked at #52 nationally in 1977, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1919, Corey has been recorded 5% of the time for girls and 95% of the time for boys.
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Corey — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#522
in 1986
Current rank
#6667
in 2024
Years tracked
78
1945–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1945, Corey reached its peak popularity for girls in 1986, ranking #522 nationally with 394 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #7064 (2014) to #6667 (2024) — a 6% improvement.
As of 2024, Corey ranks #6667 nationally for girls, with 17 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #6,667 | 17 |
| 2023 | #6,007 | 20 |
| 2022 | #6,507 | 18 |
| 2021 | #5,266 | 24 |
| 2020 | #4,372 | 31 |
| 2019 | #4,678 | 29 |
| 2018 | #5,494 | 23 |
| 2017 | #5,552 | 23 |
Corey — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#52
in 1977
Current rank
#678
in 2024
Years tracked
91
1919–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1919, Corey reached its peak popularity for boys in 1977, ranking #52 nationally with 6,040 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #384 (2014) to #678 (2024) — a 43% drop.
As of 2024, Corey ranks #678 nationally for boys, with 402 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #678 | 402 |
| 2023 | #643 | 427 |
| 2022 | #635 | 437 |
| 2021 | #552 | 517 |
| 2020 | #530 | 538 |
| 2019 | #491 | 585 |
| 2018 | #465 | 623 |
| 2017 | #467 | 649 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Corey most popular?
Corey was most popular in 1977, when it ranked #52 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Corey becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Corey?
At least 193,720 babies have been recorded with the name Corey in the US since 1919, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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