Meaning & History
From an English surname that was derived from the Old Norse given name Kóri, of unknown meaning. This name became popular in the 1960s due to the character Corey Baker on the television series Julia [1] .
Related Names
Popularity
People think this name is
modern youthful informal common wholesome strong strange simple comedic
Sources & References
- Evans, Cleveland Kent. The Great Big Book of Baby Names. Publications International, 2006, page 91.
Categories
1970s 1980s 1990s arm wrestlers baseball players Big Little Lies characters child actors guitarists Harry Potter characters House of Cards US characters Hypnospace Outlaw characters isograms jockeys math mathematicians metal musicians NASCAR NBA players pianists rappers Slipknot members Star Wars actors surnames teen idols television The West Wing characters uncertain etymology When You Fell From Heaven characters y vowels YouTubers
Entry updated May 26, 2026