From the hollow; dweller in a hollow
Derived from the Old Norse name Kori, which is of uncertain meaning, or from the Irish surname Ó Comhraidhe. It often refers to a geographical feature, specifically a hollow or a circular valley. It gained significant popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s.
About 327 boys were named Corey in 2025.
American actor and singer famous for 1980s films
Canadian actor and 1980s teen idol
Lead singer of Slipknot and Stone Sour
MLB All-Star shortstop and World Series MVP
Professional ice hockey player and Hart Trophy winner
Protagonist of the sitcom Boy Meets World · Boy Meets World
United States Senator from New Jersey
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Corey — far less common.
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