Kori

Kori is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 299 girls in the United States.

Kori at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Kori

Kori belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Kori first appears in Social Security records in 1953. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #631 in 2016, and in 2024 299 babies received the name — 14,560 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kori in US records

First recorded (US)
1953
Best US rank
#631 in 2016
Peak year
2016
Babies named Kori in 2024
299
Total since 1880
14,560

Kori in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#1934 in 2005
Babies named Kori in 2022
4
Total since 1996
58

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kori mean?

The meaning of Kori is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Kori a boy or girl name?

Kori is a girl name. In 2024, 299 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kori?

Kori comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kori?

Kori first appears in US records in 1953. Its best-ever ranking was #631 in 2016, and 299 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].