How Many People Are Named Kori?
Complete statistics for the name Kori: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kori is a very rare female name, with only 15,729 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 20,980 Americans. That's pretty unique! And it's becoming more popular, peaking in 2016 with 503 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 27All 16,097 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: 2016Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kori Through the Generations
Kori stands out as a relatively new name, gaining traction in recent years. With its peak birth year being 2016, it's clear that Kori is favored among younger parents. The majority of those named Kori are under 30, indicating that it's a name embraced by modern families. As of now, there are 15,729 individuals named Kori living in the United States, with 8,765 under the age of 30, 7,002 aged between 30 and 60, and a smaller group of 330 over 60. This distribution suggests that Kori is a name that's here to stay, with a growing number of young adults carrying it forward.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kori's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kori
How Many People Have the Name Kori?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 268 people in the United States currently share the name Kori. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,236,751 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kori a Common or Rare Name?
Kori 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 Kori Mean?
Kori means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kori in SSA data, approximately 9% are male and 91% are female.
When Was Kori Most Popular?
The name Kori reached peak popularity in 2016, with 503 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 Kori?
Approximately 268 people named Kori live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 268. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,236,751 Americans.
Is Kori a rare name?
Kori is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,236,751 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kori mean?
Kori means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kori more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 9% of people named Kori are male and 91% are female.
When was Kori most popular?
Kori peaked in 2016 with 503 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.