Girl nameCurrently #9,902 in the USSteady
Korea
//ˌkɔˈɹiə//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20045 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Korea's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Korea's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Korea |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 19 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2024 | 10 |
Korea through the decades
- Korea peaked in 2004, when 19 babies were named Korea in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2013–2024), use of Korea has fallen 12% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Korea currently ranks #9,902 in the US and is holding steady.