Correy
An Anglicized form of the Irish surname O'Corra, meaning "from the hound."
Name Census estimates that about 1,095 living Americans carry the first name Correy. It is a predominantly male name (96.0% of registrations). The average person named Correy today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Correy births was 1979 (50 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Correy. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
1.1K
~ 1 in 313,018 Americans
Peak year
1979
50 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,577
Tracked since 1962
Gender
Gender distribution for Correy
Correy leans heavily male at 96.0% of total registrations, but 46 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Correy as a male name
- Ranked #12,577 in 2023
- 5 male births in 2023
- Peak: 1989 (44 births)
Correy as a female name
- Ranked #14,214 in 1997
- 5 female births in 1997
- Peak: 1979 (11 births)
Popularity
Correy: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Correy from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 314 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Correy by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Correy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Correys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. California, Texas, Illinois recorded the most babies named Correy, while Ohio, North Carolina, Michigan recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 8 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Correy
The name Correy is believed to have originated from the Irish language, derived from the Gaelic word 'coire', meaning 'hollow' or 'valley'. This name was commonly used in Ireland and Scotland during the Middle Ages, particularly among families residing in rural or mountainous regions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Correy can be found in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history. In the year 1137, a man named Correy mac Duinnshléibhe is mentioned as a prominent chieftain in the province of Ulster.
During the 13th century, the name Correy appeared in various Scottish historical records, such as the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland. This suggests that the name had gained popularity among Scottish families, likely due to the cultural and linguistic ties between Ireland and Scotland.
In the 15th century, a notable figure named Correy O'Mullan was a renowned Irish poet and bard. His compositions, which celebrated the exploits of Irish chieftains and heroes, were widely acclaimed and helped preserve the rich oral tradition of Irish literature.
One of the most famous bearers of the name Correy was Sir Correy Randell (1588-1661), an English soldier and politician who served as a Member of Parliament during the reign of King Charles I. He played a significant role in the English Civil War and was known for his unwavering loyalty to the Royalist cause.
Another prominent individual with the name Correy was Correy MacLeod (1782-1857), a Scottish minister and author. He was a respected figure in the Church of Scotland and wrote several influential works on theology and religious philosophy.
In the 19th century, Correy Donovan (1819-1892) was an Irish-American entrepreneur and philanthropist. He amassed a significant fortune through his successful business ventures and became known for his generous contributions to educational and charitable organizations in New York City.
It is worth noting that while the name Correy has its roots in Irish and Scottish heritage, it has also been adopted and used in various other cultures and regions over time, though its origins can be traced back to the Gaelic language and the historical records of Ireland and Scotland.
People
Correy + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Correy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Correy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,095 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Correy going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 313,018 US residents.
Is Correy a common name?
We classify Correy as "Rare". It ranks above 90.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,145 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Correy most popular?
The single biggest year for Correy was 1979, when 50 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Correy is about 38 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Correy a male name?
Yes, 96.0% of people registered as Correy in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.