Korey
Boy name · #2736 in 2025 · Uniqueness 88/100
Korey ranks #2736 among American boys' names as of 2025, with 47 newborns given the name that year. A decade ago it stood at #1625, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 38,298 boys born in 2025 was named Korey.
Babies named Korey per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 72-year story
The historical record for Korey begins in 1953 with 5 recorded births. Its peak came in 1990, when 507 boys were named Korey — good for #438 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Korey against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Korey in class?
Korey scores 88 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Korey will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Korey is most common
State-level data for Korey is sparse in 2025 — the name's footprint is too small for most states to report (the SSA suppresses counts under 5 per state for privacy).
Names like Korey
Statistically, parents drawn to Korey tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Kasey, Kory, Corey, Josey, and Kwame.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Korey | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 47 | #2718 |
| 2024 | 50 | #2637 |
| 2023 | 65 | #2188 |
| 2022 | 57 | #2438 |
| 2021 | 81 | #1884 |
| 2020 | 82 | #1815 |
| 2019 | 85 | #1805 |
| 2018 | 82 | #1838 |
| 2017 | 72 | #1977 |
| 2016 | 106 | #1556 |
| 2015 | 98 | #1625 |
| 2014 | 94 | #1641 |
| 2013 | 116 | #1427 |
| 2012 | 130 | #1314 |
| 2011 | 124 | #1359 |
| 2010 | 135 | #1284 |
| 2009 | 141 | #1256 |
| 2008 | 170 | #1090 |
| 2007 | 141 | #1246 |
| 2006 | 188 | #985 |
| 2005 | 207 | #879 |
| 2004 | 177 | #949 |
| 2003 | 225 | #775 |
| 2002 | 239 | #734 |
| 2001 | 256 | #700 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Korey a popular boy name?
Korey ranked #2736 among boys in 2025 with 47 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1625.
When was the name Korey most popular?
Korey peaked in 1990, when 507 American boys received the name (ranked #438 that year). Since 1990 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Korey?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 38,298 newborn American boys was named Korey. It scores 88/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.