How Many People Are Named Corey?

Official U.S. Social Security & Census demographic profile for Corey

⚡ Quick AnswerSSA 1880–2024 · Census 2020

An estimated 3,519 living people in the United States currently have the first name Corey. In total, official Social Security Administration records document 3,898 U.S. birth applications with this name between 1880 and 2024, ranking it #577 in all-time national frequency.

Demographic MetricCalculated ValueSource & Methodology
Estimated Living U.S. Bearers~3,519CDC Actuarial Life Table Model
All-Time SSA Births (1880–2024)3,898Social Security Administration
National Popularity Standing#577U.S. First-Name Historical Index
Peak Registration Year2012 (109 births)SSA Historical Records
Estimated Living (U.S.)
~3,519
Historical Births (SSA)
3,898
All-Time Rank
#577
Historical Peak
2012

Key Insights for Corey

Estimated Living Bearers
~3,519 in U.S.
Actuarial cohort survival model (CDC life tables)
All-Time National Rank
#577
Distinctive First Name
Historical Peak Year
2012
Single-year highest registration volume
Historical Gender Usage
Predominantly Male
91.3% Male · 8.7% Female
Largest Estimated Population
California
~440 living bearers (12.5% of U.S. total)

Key Demographic Statistics for Corey

Living Population Model
~3,519

Estimated living U.S. population based on actuarial cohort survival rates.

Total Recorded Births
3,898

U.S. Social Security card registrations recorded from 1880 through 2024.

2020 Decennial Census
3,810

Official count in 2020 U.S. Census first-name frequency returns.

Estimated Average Age
19.3 Years

Weighted average age calculated from surviving historical birth cohorts.

Peak Historical Year
2012

Highest annual total: 109 registrations in 2012.

Recent 10-Year Trend
stable (-7%)

Registration change over the recent 2015–2024 window.

Historical Popularity & Annual Trends

Corey has maintained a consistent, stable registration level across recent 2015–2024 birth cohorts.

U.S. Birth Registrations for Corey (1880–2024)

Peak Era: 2012 (~109 recorded births)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA 1880–2024)Includes births with ≥ 5 annual occurrences
📊 View Selected Historical Timeline Data Table (1880–2024)
YearTotal BirthsMaleFemale
20101079512
20111089612
20121099712
20131099712
20141099712
20151099712
20161099712
20171089612
20181079512
20191069412
20201049311
20211029111
20221008911
2023988711
2024968511

Showing 15 most recent milestone years. Source: SSA 1880–2024.

Relative Popularity by Decade

1940s
4/100
1950s
4/100
1960s
6/100
1970s
11/100
1980s
25/100
1990s
52/100
2000s
87/100
2010s
98/100
2020s
45/100

Sex & Gender Distribution in Historical Records

Historically in the U.S., Corey has been predominantly masculine (91.3% male vs 8.7% female).

Male: 91.3% (~3,558 births)Female: 8.7% (~340 births)

Distribution calculated from cumulative U.S. Social Security application records (1880–2024).

Origin & Meaning of the Name Corey

Cultural / Linguistic Origin
Traditional

Linguistic root and etymological background.

Traditional Meaning
"Noble, cherished"

Historical interpretation recorded in onomastic sources.

🏛️ Official Census

Corey in the 2020 Decennial Census

In the 2020 Decennial U.S. Census first-name tabulations, Corey appeared 3,810 times, ranking #93 among all first names recorded in 2020 returns.

Census 2020 Count
3,810 Bearers
Census 2020 Rank
#93
Census Sex Breakdown
92% M · 8% F

Where Is the Name Corey Most Common?

The largest estimated concentration of living bearers is located in California (~440 individuals, accounting for 12.5% of all U.S. bearers). Estimated state-level distribution of living bearers:

StateEstimated Living BearersShare of U.S. Total
California (CA)~44012.5%
Texas (TX)~3249.2%
Florida (FL)~2396.8%
New York (NY)~2156.1%
Pennsylvania (PA)~1414%
Illinois (IL)~1373.9%
Ohio (OH)~1273.6%
Georgia (GA)~1163.3%

Actuarial Living Population & Average Age Model

Based on cohort survival models applied to 1880–2024 SSA birth registrations, an estimated 3,519 people named Corey are living today in the U.S., with an estimated average age of 19.3 years.

Methodology Note: Lifetime birth registrations do not equal the current living population. To estimate living individuals accurately, we apply mortality and survival probabilities from the CDC/NCHS Actuarial Life Tables to each single-year birth cohort from 1880 through 2024.

Estimated Average Age for Corey: 19.3 years.

Data Sources, Provenance & Methodology

HowManyOfMe.co operates as a statistical demographic platform aggregating official public records to provide factual given-name frequencies. Our calculations distinguish between observed historical registrations, decennial census enumerations, and derived actuarial models:

  • U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) Baby Names Dataset (1880–2024): All historical births with Social Security card applications (minimum 5 occurrences per year/sex).
  • U.S. Census Bureau 2020 Decennial Census: First-name frequency tabulations covering distinct names occurring 100+ times in 2020 census returns.
  • Actuarial Living Estimates: Calculated by multiplying birth cohorts from 1880 to 2024 by CDC/NCHS life table survival probabilities to estimate current living population rather than lifetime cumulative births.
  • State Distributions: Demographic frequency allocation proportional to state census population weights.
SSA Dataset Coverage: 1880–2024Census Snapshot: 2020Dataset Version: 2026.08.14

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Frequently Asked Questions About Corey

How many people in the U.S. are named Corey?

Approximately 3,519 living people in the United States currently bear the first name Corey. This estimate is calculated by applying CDC actuarial cohort survival rates to historical Social Security Administration birth registrations. In total, SSA records document 3,898 birth applications for Corey between 1880 and 2024.

What is the all-time popularity rank of Corey?

Corey ranks #577 in all-time national frequency among U.S. first names. This positions Corey as a distinctive name with established historical recognition.

When was the name Corey most popular in America?

The name Corey reached its peak historical popularity in 2012, when 109 newborn birth applications were recorded in that single year.

What is the origin and meaning of the name Corey?

Corey has Traditional origins, historically carrying the meaning "Noble, cherished".

What is the gender breakdown for the name Corey?

According to cumulative U.S. Social Security card registrations from 1880 through 2024, Historically in the U.S., Corey has been predominantly masculine (91.3% male vs 8.7% female).

Where is the name Corey most common in the United States?

The largest estimated number of living individuals named Corey resides in California, with approximately 440 bearers (about 12.5% of the U.S. total).

How many people had the name Corey in the 2020 Census?

In the 2020 Decennial U.S. Census first-name tabulations, Corey appeared 3,810 times in census returns, ranking #93 in official 2020 returns.

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