Korey
Pronunciation: [ k-AWR-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Korey first appeared in US Social Security records in 1959.
Over 1,413 babies have been named Korey in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Korey is past its peak , currently ranked #10,141 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #10,141
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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About the Name Korey
Korey is a girl name .
Is Korey a boy or girl name? Korey is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #10,141 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,642. Korey is more commonly used as a boy name.
Korey is currently ranked #10,141 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Korey include Kor, Koy, Koie, and Korkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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