Kori Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kori is a name of Japanese origin meaning 'ice'. It has evolved from its Japanese roots into modern English usage, often reflecting a fresh and cool image. There is no biblical relevance associated with the name, and it has gained popularity in recent decades, with several common variants.
The name Kori is most popular in Maryland, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha 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 relatively stable. 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, Kori has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled 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. Across generations, 'Kori' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6723rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2524th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2050th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3606th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3788th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3053rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 914th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 766th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1093rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 748th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kori' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kori"
Pronunciation
/ˈkɔːri/
Origin
Japanese
Etymology
The name Kori is derived from the Japanese word '氷' (kori), which means 'ice'. It can also be a variant of the name Kory, which has different origins.
Meaning
Ice
Language Evolution
Kori (Japanese), Kory (English)
Historical Usage
The name Kori gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the late 20th century, often as a modern variant of traditional names.
Variants & Derivatives
Kory, Cory, Cori
Modern Popularity & Image
Kori is perceived as a unique and modern name, often associated with coolness and freshness due to its meaning related to ice.
Famous People
Kori McFadden - American artist, Kori Schmidt - American athlete
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kori"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Kori"
"Kori" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 6723rd of 7552 | 10 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2524th of 10718 | 240 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2050th of 16616 | 528 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3606th of 24088 | 418 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3788th of 23106 | 341 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3053rd of 12526 | 279 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 914th of 19264 | 2,271 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 766th of 27321 | 4,004 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1093rd of 35406 | 3,477 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 748th of 30306 | 4,529 |
Regional Popularity of "Kori" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
64.56% 2379th/3685 |
52.36% 2343rd/4475 |
49.71% 2582nd/5194 |
48.01% 3033rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
68.67% 5022nd/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
69.69% 3127th/4487 |
74.46% 5080th/6822 |
- |
Regional Popularity of "Kori" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - |
57.01% 1582nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
26.42% 776th/2937 |
33.62% 1171st/3483 |
40.93% 1440th/3518 |
17.61% 712th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
17.56% 647th/3685 |
21.07% 943rd/4475 |
15.27% 793rd/5194 |
13.28% 839th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
19.93% 913th/4582 |
26.45% 1366th/5164 |
12.47% 912th/7313 |
22.63% 1689th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
19.65% 783rd/3984 |
17.67% 793rd/4487 |
8.25% 563rd/6822 |
25.37% 1592nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kori"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kori" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.