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Corley

♀ Girl

Pronounced KOR-lee /ˈkɔːr.li/Medium

Meaning: From the English surname/place Corley, likely 'clearing with cranes' or 'Cora's meadow.' As a girl's name it reads as a modern surname pick; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp surname-name: Corley reads modern and airy (said 'KOR-lee'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English surname/place Corley, likely 'clearing with cranes' or 'Cora's meadow.' As a girl's name it reads as a modern surname pick; routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2023)#11402 β†˜ Falling
2023 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 360

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 201119762023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Corley comes from an English surname/place. As a first name its route is uncertain, which we note - very rare in the U.S. (said 'KOR-lee').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Corley is an English surname/place - perhaps 'clearing with cranes' - carried as a modern given name; the route is uncertain, which we note (said 'KOR-lee').
Overall data confidence 34%
References - Corley β€” English surname Corley; uncertain

Variations

CorlieCorleyCorleigh

Nicknames

CoraLee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Corley mean?

Corley is an English surname/place used as a first name; routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Corley?

It's said KOR-lee /ˈkɔːr.li/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Corley a boy or girl name?

Corley is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Corley?

Corley is extremely rare in the U.S.

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