Korie

♂ Boy

Pronounced KOR-ee /ˈkɔr.i/High

Meaning: A spelling of Corey/Cory — from the Gaelic, variously 'a hollow/ravine' and 'the churning/seething waters' (a surname, O Comhraidhe); used for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A hollow; the churning waters: Korie spells Corey/Cory. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes.

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Origin LowIrish, Gaelic

MeaningA spelling of Corey/Cory — from the Gaelic, variously 'a hollow/ravine' and 'the churning/seething waters' (a surname, O Comhraidhe); used for both sexes; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#8658 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1990

Total births (all-time)≈ 492

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Korie is a spelling of Corey/Cory — from the Gaelic, variously 'a hollow/ravine' and 'the churning/seething waters' (a surname, O Comhraidhe; routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a boy (slug distinguished; said 'KOR-ee').

In the U.S. it appears for both sexes. Rare in this form, a-hollow at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Corey/Cory is Gaelic, variously 'a hollow/ravine' and 'the churning waters' — Korie is a spelling, crisp and modern (used for both sexes; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KOR-ee').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Corey — surname; routes layered

Variations

CoreyCoryKorey

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Korie mean?

Korie spells Corey/Cory — Gaelic, variously 'a hollow/ravine' and 'the churning waters'; used for both sexes. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Korie?

It's said KOR-ee /ˈkɔr.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Korie a boy or girl name?

Korie is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Korie?

Korie is a very rare spelling in the U.S.