Corley
Every Corley since 1917 — 621 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Corley
Corley is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #13,576 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1917, 621 American babies have been named Corley — about 59% girls and 41% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1992, when 19 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Corley stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Corley 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 | 6 | #13,576 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,416 | — | — |
| 2022 | 10 | #9,855 | — | — |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,468 | — | — |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,317 | — | — |
| 2019 | 14 | #7,828 | — | — |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,305 | — | — |
| 2017 | 8 | #11,895 | 5 | #12,666 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 11 | #9,630 | — | — |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,111 | — | — |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,235 | — | — |
| 2012 | 11 | #9,876 | — | — |
| 2011 | 18 | #6,923 | — | — |
| 2010 | 6 | #15,408 | 6 | #11,009 |
| 2009 | 13 | #9,014 | 6 | #11,264 |
| 2008 | 13 | #9,078 | — | — |
| 2007 | 8 | #12,944 | — | — |
| 2006 | 9 | #11,651 | — | — |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,322 | — | — |
| 2004 | 10 | #10,075 | 5 | #11,688 |
| 2003 | 6 | #14,260 | 5 | #11,208 |
| 2002 | 6 | #13,983 | — | — |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,534 | — | — |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,546 | 6 | #9,297 |
| 1995 | 8 | #9,778 | 8 | #6,498 |
| 1990 | 10 | #8,011 | — | — |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,531 | 6 | #5,929 |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,323 | 9 | #4,204 |
| 1975 | — | — | 8 | #4,016 |
| 1970 | — | — | 6 | #4,335 |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | 5 | #4,143 |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | 6 | #3,829 |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Corley in 2025?
Corley ranked #13,576 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Corley?
621 babies have been named Corley in the United States since 1917, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Corley most popular?
Corley peaked in 1992, when 19 newborns received the name.
Is Corley a boy or girl name?
Corley is used for both: about 59% of babies named Corley have been girls and 41% boys.
Is the name Corley rising or falling?
Corley is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.