Korey

Korey is a variant of the name Corey, an English given name that originated as a surname. Corey itself derives from an English surname, which in turn comes from the Old Norse given name Kóri, whose meaning is uncertain. The name Corey gained popularity in the 1960s following the character Corey Baker on the television series Julia. The variant spelling Korey, popularized alongside other forms like Kory and Cory, uses the letter K instead of C, a common pattern in modern American given names.

Notable Bearers

Notable individuals with the given name Korey include Korey Stringer (1974–2001), an American football player who played for the Minnesota Vikings; Korey Hall (born 1983), an American football fullback; Korey Cooper (born 1972), a musician and member of the rock band Skillet; and Korey Smith (born 1991), an English footballer. As a surname, notable bearers include Tinsel Korey (born 1980), a Canadian actress and musician, and William Korey (1922–2009), an American lobbyist.

Related Forms

Variants of the name include Corey, Cory, and Kory. Feminine forms include Cori, Corie, Corrie, and Kori.

• Meaning: Unclear, likely derived from Old Norse Kóri
• Origin: English, ultimately Norse
• Type: Given name (variant of Corey)
• Usage: English-speaking countries