Korey

Meaning of Korey

Korey is often considered a variant of Corey, which may mean "from the hollow" or "ravine."

Korey has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Korey

After ranking as high as #700 in 2001, Korey has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Korey

• Korey Wise
  Wrongfully convicted Central Park Five
• Korey Cooper
  Skillet band member
• Korey Hall
  Former NFL fullback
• Korey Williams
  American football player
• Korey Stringer
  Former NFL player

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Questions about the name Korey

What does the name Korey mean?

Korey means korey is often considered a variant of corey, which may mean "from the hollow" or "ravine.", and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Korey a boy's or a girl's name?

Korey is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Korey?

Korey did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Korey most popular?

Korey peaked at #700 in 2001.