Corey
Pronunciation: [ k-AWR-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Corey first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 9,014 babies have been named Corey in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Corey is past its peak , currently ranked #6,960 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #6,960
- Total SSA Count
- 17
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About the Name Corey
Corey is a girl name .
Is Corey a boy or girl name? Corey is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #6,960 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #679. Corey is more commonly used as a boy name.
Corey is currently ranked #6,960 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Corey include Cor, Coy, Coie, and Corkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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