Corey
Boy name · #778 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Corey? In official American birth records, Corey has been tracked continuously since 1919, giving it 106 years of documented American history.
Corey is currently the #778 boy name in the United States — 327 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #412, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 5,505 boys born in 2025 was named Corey.
Babies named Corey per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 106-year story
Corey first appears in the Social Security records in 1919, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1989, when 8,003 boys were named Corey — good for #55 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Corey against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Corey in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Corey is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Corey will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Corey is most common
Geography matters for names, and Corey is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Corey is most common in LA (0.5 per 1,000), SC (0.5 per 1,000), MO (0.4 per 1,000), MA (0.4 per 1,000), NJ (0.3 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.2 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Corey is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Corey
Statistically, parents drawn to Corey tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Casey, Korey, Cory, Kasey, and Ramon.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Corey | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 327 | #778 |
| 2024 | 403 | #677 |
| 2023 | 430 | #642 |
| 2022 | 437 | #634 |
| 2021 | 517 | #552 |
| 2020 | 539 | #530 |
| 2019 | 586 | #491 |
| 2018 | 623 | #465 |
| 2017 | 650 | #467 |
| 2016 | 770 | #415 |
| 2015 | 755 | #412 |
| 2014 | 809 | #384 |
| 2013 | 879 | #358 |
| 2012 | 880 | #351 |
| 2011 | 1,027 | #313 |
| 2010 | 1,011 | #316 |
| 2009 | 1,124 | #294 |
| 2008 | 1,184 | #287 |
| 2007 | 1,403 | #251 |
| 2006 | 1,534 | #234 |
| 2005 | 1,705 | #213 |
| 2004 | 1,674 | #211 |
| 2003 | 1,887 | #199 |
| 2002 | 2,105 | #181 |
| 2001 | 2,245 | #168 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Corey?
In official American birth records, the name Corey first appeared in 1919 (over 106 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 106 years.
Is Corey a popular boy name?
Corey ranked #778 among boys in 2025 with 327 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #412.
When was the name Corey most popular?
Corey peaked in 1989, when 8,003 American boys received the name (ranked #55 that year). Since 1989 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Corey?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 5,505 newborn American boys was named Corey. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.