Cori
A female given name, masculine equivalent Corey.
Every Cori since 1947 — 13,431 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cori
Cori is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,932 in 2025 with 100 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1947, 13,431 American babies have been named Cori — about 91% girls and 9% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1977, when 435 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 Cori stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cori 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 | 100 | #1,932 | 6 | #10,937 |
| 2024 | 114 | #1,772 | 8 | #9,162 |
| 2023 | 111 | #1,817 | 7 | #9,947 |
| 2022 | 112 | #1,822 | 10 | #7,875 |
| 2021 | 134 | #1,571 | 9 | #8,313 |
| 2020 | 107 | #1,833 | 10 | #7,622 |
| 2019 | 122 | #1,709 | 9 | #8,344 |
| 2018 | 128 | #1,651 | 13 | #6,415 |
| 2017 | 122 | #1,739 | 9 | #8,288 |
| 2016 | 119 | #1,743 | 11 | #7,237 |
| 2015 | 116 | #1,800 | 15 | #5,789 |
| 2014 | 90 | #2,131 | 12 | #6,714 |
| 2013 | 71 | #2,515 | 7 | #9,854 |
| 2012 | 81 | #2,319 | 13 | #6,387 |
| 2011 | 90 | #2,128 | 12 | #6,666 |
| 2010 | 82 | #2,317 | 10 | #7,697 |
| 2009 | 83 | #2,344 | 13 | #6,500 |
| 2008 | 106 | #1,980 | 11 | #7,298 |
| 2007 | 102 | #2,006 | 14 | #5,966 |
| 2006 | 95 | #2,072 | 10 | #7,532 |
| 2005 | 92 | #2,031 | 14 | #5,625 |
| 2004 | 118 | #1,647 | 12 | #6,207 |
| 2003 | 116 | #1,656 | 11 | #6,333 |
| 2002 | 103 | #1,756 | 28 | #3,197 |
| 2001 | 122 | #1,525 | 14 | #5,180 |
| 2000 | 165 | #1,204 | 23 | #3,557 |
| 1995 | 273 | #748 | 28 | #2,634 |
| 1990 | 298 | #705 | 53 | #1,571 |
| 1985 | 313 | #606 | 24 | #2,239 |
| 1980 | 315 | #586 | 30 | #1,862 |
| 1975 | 298 | #562 | 24 | #1,956 |
| 1970 | 182 | #779 | 12 | #2,761 |
| 1965 | 71 | #1,276 | — | — |
| 1960 | 63 | #1,387 | 5 | #4,142 |
| 1955 | 15 | #3,003 | — | — |
| 1950 | 8 | #4,021 | — | — |
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Famous people named Cori
- Cori Gauff Tennis player · b. 2004
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cori mean?
A female given name, masculine equivalent Corey.
How popular is the name Cori in 2025?
Cori ranked #1,932 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 100 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cori?
13,431 babies have been named Cori in the United States since 1947, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cori most popular?
Cori peaked in 1977, when 435 newborns received the name.
Is Cori a boy or girl name?
Cori is used for both: about 91% of babies named Cori have been girls and 9% boys.
Is the name Cori rising or falling?
Cori is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Cori?
Well-known people named Cori include Cori Gauff (tennis player).