How Many People Are Named Korey?
Complete statistics for the name Korey: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Korey is a very rare male name, with only 12,247 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 26,945 Americans. It peaked in popularity in 1990 with 551 births, but its trend shows a steady decline since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 is associated with intuition and spiritual insight.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 34All 12,806 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: 1990Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Korey Through the Generations
Korey, a name that's been around for decades but remains relatively uncommon, saw its highest usage in 1990 when 551 babies were given this name. Since then, its popularity has waned, though it still resonates with many families looking for a unique choice. Today, Korey is predominantly found among those aged 30 to 60, with 35% under 30 and only 2% over 60, indicating it's a name often chosen by younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Korey's American roots
📄 About the Name Korey
How Many People Have the Name Korey?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 364 people in the United States currently share the name Korey. That works out to roughly 1 in every 910,575 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Korey a Common or Rare Name?
Korey 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 Korey Mean?
Korey means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Korey in SSA data, approximately 89% are male and 11% are female.
When Was Korey Most Popular?
The name Korey reached peak popularity in 1990, with 551 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Korey?
Approximately 364 people named Korey live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 364. That works out to roughly 1 in 910,575 Americans.
Is Korey a rare name?
Korey is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 910,575 Americans has this name.
What does the name Korey mean?
Korey means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.
Is Korey more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 89% of people named Korey are male and 11% are female.
When was Korey most popular?
Korey peaked in 1990 with 551 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.