boys' name · peaked 1979

Correy

Every Correy since 1962 — 1,145 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Correy
Peak year
1979
50 babies
All-time total
1,145
since 1962

The story of Correy

Correy is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1962, 1,145 American babies have been named Correy. Its peak came in 1979, when 50 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Correy stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Correy year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025
2024
2023 5 #12,584
2022
2021 5 #12,509
2020
2019
2018
2017 6 #11,047
2016 7 #9,872
2015 6 #10,950
2014 6 #10,997
2013 9 #8,246
2012 10 #7,657
2011 9 #8,204
2010 6 #11,010
2009 10 #7,802
2008
2007 8 #9,066
2006 16 #5,349
2005 8 #8,441
2004 16 #5,051
2003 16 #4,857
2002 21 #3,936
2001 17 #4,517
2000 21 #3,794
1995 26 #2,779
1990 44 #1,782
1985 24 #2,240
1980 38 #1,573
1975 35 #1,511
1970 23 #1,856
1965
1960
1955
1950
1945
1940
1935
1930
1925
1920
1915
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Correy in 2025?

Correy did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Correy?

1,145 babies have been named Correy in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Correy most popular?

Correy peaked in 1979, when 50 newborns received the name.

Is Correy a boy or girl name?

Correy is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.

Is the name Correy rising or falling?

Correy is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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