Korby
Pronunciation: [ k-AWRB-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Korby first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 12 babies have been named Korby in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Korby is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,180 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #28,180
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Korby is also used as a boy name, ranked #28588.
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About the Name Korby
Korby is a girl name .
Is Korby a boy or girl name? Korby is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #28,180 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #28,588. Korby is more commonly used as a girl name.
Korby is currently ranked #28,180 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Korby include Kor, Koy, Koie, and Korkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Korby include Korbyn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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