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Corey Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Corey

"An English surname from Old Norse from the Old Norse given name Kóri, itself perhaps from Old Irish Cuire, from cuire (“troop, host, company”), from Proto-Celtic *koryos (“army, tribe”), from Proto-Indo-European *ker- (“army”)."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 1989 👥 193,720 in US
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Meaning
An English surname from Old Norse from the Old Norse given name Kóri, itself perhaps from Old Irish Cuire, from cuire (“troop, host, company”), from Proto-Celtic *koryos (“army, tribe”), from Proto-Indo-European *ker- (“army”).
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
193,720
Life Path
Number 3

📖 What Does Corey Mean?

Corey is a masculine given name and a surname. It is a masculine version of name Cora, which has Greek origins and is the maiden name of the goddess Persephone. The name also can have origins from the Gaelic word coire, which means "in a cauldron" or "in a hollow".

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Corey is a masculine given name and a surname. It is a masculine version of name Cora, which has Greek origins and is the maiden name of the goddess Persephone. The name also can have origins from the Gaelic word coire, which means "in a cauldron" or "in a hollow".…

Root Element
Corey
Core Meaning
"An English surname from Old Norse from the Old Norse given name Kóri, itself perhaps from Old Irish Cuire, from cuire (“troop, host, company”), from Proto-Celtic *koryos (“army, tribe”), from Proto-Indo-European *ker- (“army”)."
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🔢 Numerology of Corey

C 3
O 6
R 9
E 5
Y 7
SUM 3
3
Life Path
Creativity & Expression
11
Soul Urge
Intuition & Insight
1
Personality
Independence & Leadership

Life Path 3 — Creativity & Expression: Charismatic, artistic, and highly communicative.

Gender Distribution

♂ Male95%
♀ Female5%

Based on 193,720 US Social Security records

📈 US Popularity

Total US bearers 193,720
Peak year 1989 (8,291)
First recorded 1919
Last recorded 2024
Gender Predominantly Male
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Corey" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "An English surname from Old Norse from the Old Norse given name Kóri, itself perhaps from Old Irish Cuire, from cuire (“troop, host, company”), from Proto-Celtic *koryos (“army, tribe”), from Proto-Indo-European *ker- (“army”).".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

~193,720 people named Corey in the US. Peaked in 1989 with 8,291 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Corey?

The Life Path number for Corey is 3, associated with Creativity & Expression. Soul Urge: 11. Personality: 1.

Is Corey a boy or girl name?

Corey is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 95% male and 5% female.

How many people are named Corey in the US?

Approximately 193,720 people in the United States are named Corey. The name peaked in 1989 with 8,291 recorded uses.

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