Corey

Corey is a given name used primarily in English-speaking countries. It is also found as a surname, though less common. As a given name, Corey is most often masculine but has increasingly been used for all genders in recent decades. Variants include Cory, Corie, and Cori.

Etymology and origins of Corey are not fixed. The name likely emerged in English-speaking regions as a modern form drawn from the surname Corey or as a variant of earlier names such as Cory, Corin, or Cornelius. It gained popularity in the United States and Canada during the late 20th century.

Notable people with the given name Corey include actor Corey Feldman (born 1971), actor Corey Haim (1971–2010), actor Corey Stoll (born 1975), and musician Corey Taylor (born 1973).

In popular culture, Corey Matthews is the main character of the television series Boy Meets World. The name also appears in various works of fiction and media as a personal given name for characters and celebrities.

See also Cory (name) for variants and related names.