Given name & surname
Corie
“from the hollow; of the churning waters”
Corie is a variant of Corey. One Irish interpretation is “from the hollow; of the churning waters.”
Meaning & origin
What it means
Corie is a variant of Corey. One Irish interpretation is “from the hollow; of the churning waters.”
Explained through its name family
Where it comes from
Corie is a variant of Corey. An origin associated with Corey is Old Norse.
Explained through its name family
The story
Published U.S. birth records include this spelling as early as 1918. This is the earliest published observation available here, rather than a date for the name’s origin.
From dated birth records
Corie through the years
- Babies since 1880
- 4,746
- 1,021 boys · 3,725 girls
- Most popular year
- 1977
- 186 babies
- 2025
- 22
- #5,595 for girls
- 2021–25 vs 2016–20
- −15%
- Easing
Boys, girls and both
The balance of boys and girls given this name has shifted over time. Recent births are 9% boys.
By the numbers
In 2025, this name appeared in 22 U.S. birth records for girls, ranking No. 5,595 among girls’ names. Average annual use for girls was 14.0% lower in 2021–2025 than in 2016–2020. Its largest published annual count for girls was 142 in 1977. Published U.S. population figures for this spelling include 4,029 as a first name in 2020; 104 as a surname in 2000.
From Social Security birth records and U.S. Census name counts for this exact spelling. Other spellings are counted separately.
Corie’s family of names
Corie has a related form in Corey. In English usage, Corie has a related form in Cori.
The ring: nicknames and forms.
Nicknames & forms 2
Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.
Similar names
If you love Corie, these share its style, era, origin or sound, from outside its own family.
Corrie
“from the hollow; of the churning waters” · “referring to a horn”
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Corinne
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>99% girls
Cari
“from the river” · “from the fort on the hill”
18% boys · 82% girls
Cassie
“one who is pure; virginal” · “vigilant, wakeful”
>99% girls
Candice
“a queen” · “one who is white and glowing”
>99% girls
Amie
“beloved” · “dearly loved”
>99% girls