boy's name
Corky
KOR-kee (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 661
Corky is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1991 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1957, when 36 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1928.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Corky Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 20 |
| 1930s | 32 |
| 1940s | 121 |
| 1950s | 231 |
| 1960s | 120 |
| 1970s | 100 |
| 1980s | 25 |
| 1990s | 12 |
How Popular Is Corky?
In 1991, Corky was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Corky
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Corky Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Corky over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Corky
- English KOR-kee /ˈkɔːrki/
Sibling Names for Corky
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Corky — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Corky
How popular is the name Corky?
In 1991, Corky was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Corky a girl's or a boy's name?
Corky is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Corky?
Corky has 2 syllables.
When was Corky most popular?
Corky peaked in 1957, when 36 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.