Corey
boy name#778 in 2025Corey entered the US charts in 1919, peaked at #52 in 1977, ranks #778 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1919–2025
#778
rank today
#52
peak (1977)
327
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4168 |
| 1920s | #4095 |
| 1930s | #2812 |
| 1940s | #1570 |
| 1950s | #614 |
| 1960s | #324 |
| 1970s | #73 |
| 1980s | #65 |
| 1990s | #85 |
| 2000s | #219 |
| 2010s | #397 |
| 2020s | #636 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Corey has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 175,000 people named Corey are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Corey alive today was born around 1988, making them about 37 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Corey in 2025?
- Corey ranks #778 among US boy names in 2025, with 327 babies given the name.
- When was the name Corey most popular?
- Corey peaked in 1977, reaching #52 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Corey with classmates?
- Corey will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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