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Corey is an Irish name derived from the Gaelic word for 'hollow'. It has evolved from its Old Irish roots to become a popular modern name, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name is associated with a friendly and approachable image, and it has no biblical relevance. Notable figures with this name include actors and athletes.

The name Corey is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been gradually declining. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Corey has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Corey' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5583rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3001st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 517th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 83rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 63rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 197th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 482nd out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 8681st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2276th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 770th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 696th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3119th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5785th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Corey' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.