Korea
girl nameKorea entered the US charts in 1986, peaked at #6216 in 2004, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1986–2025
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rank today
#6216
peak (2004)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #9976 |
| 1990s | #11310 |
| 2000s | #9540 |
| 2010s | #11969 |
| 2020s | #10155 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Korea are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Korea alive today was born around 2006, making them about 19 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Korea in 2025?
- Korea is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Korea most popular?
- Korea peaked in 2004, reaching #6216 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Korea with classmates?
- Korea will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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