Girl nameCurrently #893 in the USSteady
Kori
2 syllablesPeak year: 20164 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kori'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.
Kori's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kori |
|---|---|
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1957 | 12 |
| 1958 | 23 |
| 1959 | 23 |
| 1960 | 27 |
| 1961 | 47 |
| 1962 | 57 |
| 1963 | 43 |
| 1964 | 46 |
| 1965 | 41 |
| 1966 | 40 |
| 1967 | 42 |
| 1968 | 71 |
| 1969 | 115 |
| 1970 | 115 |
| 1971 | 126 |
| 1972 | 132 |
| 1973 | 207 |
| 1974 | 230 |
| 1975 | 191 |
| 1976 | 204 |
| 1977 | 281 |
| 1978 | 255 |
| 1979 | 249 |
| 1980 | 212 |
| 1981 | 211 |
| 1982 | 215 |
| 1983 | 181 |
| 1984 | 180 |
| 1985 | 227 |
| 1986 | 276 |
| 1987 | 270 |
| 1988 | 268 |
| 1989 | 341 |
| 1990 | 295 |
| 1991 | 323 |
| 1992 | 364 |
| 1993 | 365 |
| 1994 | 377 |
| 1995 | 328 |
| 1996 | 311 |
| 1997 | 310 |
| 1998 | 318 |
| 1999 | 259 |
| 2000 | 242 |
| 2001 | 210 |
| 2002 | 197 |
| 2003 | 202 |
| 2004 | 199 |
| 2005 | 223 |
| 2006 | 235 |
| 2007 | 259 |
| 2008 | 241 |
| 2009 | 248 |
| 2010 | 237 |
| 2011 | 263 |
| 2012 | 252 |
| 2013 | 286 |
| 2014 | 368 |
| 2015 | 470 |
| 2016 | 503 |
| 2017 | 458 |
| 2018 | 408 |
| 2019 | 414 |
| 2020 | 378 |
| 2021 | 473 |
| 2022 | 415 |
| 2023 | 372 |
| 2024 | 325 |
Kori through the decades
- Kori peaked in 2016, when 503 babies were named Kori in the US.
- The 2020s were Kori's strongest decade, averaging 393 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Kori has risen 61% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Kori currently ranks #893 in the US and is holding steady.