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Corey

/ KOR-ee /

unisex

Meaning

From the hollow; dweller in a cauldron

Origin

Irish / Old Norse

Corey is derived from the Irish surname Ó Comhraidhe. In Gaelic, 'coire' means a hollow or cauldron, often referring to a topographical feature like a valley. It became a top unisex choice in the 1970s and 80s, valued for its friendly, two-syllable sound.

Personality Distribution

MBTI Profile

Approximate distribution among people named Corey.

NT AnalystsNF DiplomatsSJ SentinelsSP Explorers
ESFP
16.5%
ESTP
14.8%
ENFP
12.1%
ISFP
10.45%
ESFJ
9.1%
ENFJ
8.75%
ISTP
7.6%
ENTP
6.9%
ISFJ
5.4%
ISTJ
3.9%
ESTJ
2.1%
INTP
1.4%
INFP
0.8%
ENTJ
0.1%
INFJ
0.1%
INTJ
0%

Cultural Context

Cultural Notes

Corey is often seen as 'friendly' and 'approachable'. It has a quintessentially optimistic, kid-next-door quality. While it peaked in the 1980s, it remains a familiar and reliable choice that feels nostalgic yet accessible.

Notable People

Famous Bearers

C

Corey Feldman

American actor famous for 80s classics like The Goonies (b. 1971)

C

Corey Taylor

Lead singer of the bands Slipknot and Stone Sour (b. 1973)

C

Corey Seager

Professional MLB shortstop and World Series MVP (b. 1994)

Sibling Names

Goes well with