How Many People Are Named Cori?

Complete statistics for the name Cori: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Cori
Very Rare
Latin

Cori is a rare name with roots in Latin, making it both classic and modern. About 1 in 25,688 Americans today are named Cori, totaling around 12,846 people. The name saw its peak popularity in 1977 with 435 births.

~182
Living in US
1 in 1,821,150
Americans
1977
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
Latin
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, understanding, and humanitarianism.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

12,846
Worldwide Bearers
#39,857
Global Rank
🇰🇭 Cambodia
43
🇮🇳 India
31
🇵🇭 Philippines
30
🇮🇹 Italy
23
🇫🇷 France
21
🇳🇿 New Zealand
18
🇻🇪 Venezuela
16
🇹🇭 Thailand
15
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
14
🇩🇪 Germany
11

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,168 (9%)
♀ Female
11,679 (91%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 37
3,648
Would be under 30 (27%)
8,960
Would be 30–60 (67%)
716
Would be over 60 (5%)

All 13,324 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1977

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
48
Modern Appeal
62
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Cori Through the Generations

Over the decades, Cori has maintained a steady presence, though it's seen a recent uptick in usage. With 12,846 estimated living bearers in the U.S., the name is predominantly held by adults, with 68% aged between 30 and 60. Interestingly, there's a significant younger cohort, with 27% under 30, indicating a revival among parents seeking timeless yet unique names.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 1,382
Texas 892
New York 682
Illinois 498
Ohio 486
Florida 430
Pennsylvania 413
Michigan 332
Georgia 246
Washington 243

✨ Similar Names to Cori

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Cori's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Cori

How Many People Have the Name Cori?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 182 people in the United States currently share the name Cori. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,821,150 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Cori a Common or Rare Name?

Cori is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Cori Mean?

Cori means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Cori in SSA data, approximately 9% are male and 91% are female.

When Was Cori Most Popular?

The name Cori reached peak popularity in 1977, with 435 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Cori?

Approximately 182 people named Cori live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 182. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,821,150 Americans.

Is Cori a rare name?

Cori is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,821,150 Americans has this name.

What does the name Cori mean?

Cori means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Cori more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 9% of people named Cori are male and 91% are female.

When was Cori most popular?

Cori peaked in 1977 with 435 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US182
All-Time Births182
1 in X1 in 1,821,150
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age37
Peak Year1977
World Rank#39,857
Male %9%
Female %91%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.