Corey Pearl

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Corey Pearl — in a cauldron
147K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Corey Pearl is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Corey is a masculine given name of Greek origin. Corey is a masculine given name and a surname. It is a masculine version of name Cora, which has Greek origins and is the maiden name of the goddess Persephone. The name also can have origins from the Gaelic word coire, which means "in a cauldron" or "in a hollow". As a surname, it has a number of possible derivations, including an Old Norse personal name Kori of uncertain meaning, which is found in Scandinavia and England, often meaning curly haired. As an Irish surname it comes from Ó Comhraidhe (descendant of Comhraidheh). The surname Pearl: Barry Pearl (born 1950), American actor Bill Pearl (1930–2022), American professional bodybuilder and athlete Bruce Pearl (born 1960), American college basketball coach Daniel Pearl (1963–2002), American journalist who was kidnapped and murdered in Pakistan Judea Pearl (born 1936), computer scientist and philosopher Julian Pearl (born 1999), American football player Leslie Pearl (born 1952), U.S. songwriter Matthew Pearl (born 1975), American novelist Minnie Pearl (1912–1996), American country comedian Nancy Pearl (born 1945), American librarian Perry Diamond Pearl (born c. Corey is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 147K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Corey reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Corey

Meaning: in a cauldron

Greek

Corey is a masculine given name and a surname. It is a masculine version of name Cora, which has Greek origins and is the maiden name of the goddess Persephone. The name also can have origins from the Gaelic word coire, which means "in a cauldron" or "in a hollow". As a surname, it has a number of possible derivations, including an Old Norse personal name Kori of uncertain meaning, which is found in Scandinavia and England, often meaning curly haired. As an Irish surname it comes from Ó Comhraidhe (descendant of Comhraidheh).

Surname: Pearl

English

Barry Pearl (born 1950), American actor Bill Pearl (1930–2022), American professional bodybuilder and athlete Bruce Pearl (born 1960), American college basketball coach Daniel Pearl (1963–2002), American journalist who was kidnapped and murdered in Pakistan Judea Pearl (born 1936), computer scientist and philosopher Julian Pearl (born 1999), American football player Leslie Pearl (born 1952), U.S. songwriter Matthew Pearl (born 1975), American novelist Minnie Pearl (1912–1996), American country comedian Nancy Pearl (born 1945), American librarian Perry Diamond Pearl (born c.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Corey is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Corey by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Corey Pearl

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Corey Pearl:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Corey?
The first name Corey originates from Greek. Corey is a masculine given name and a surname. It is a masculine version of name Cora, which has Greek origins and is the maiden name of the goddess Persephone. The name also can have origins from the Gaelic word coire, which means "in a cauldron" or "in a hollow". As a surname, it has a number of possible derivations, including an Old Norse personal name Kori of uncertain meaning, which is found in Scandinavia and England, often meaning curly haired. As an Irish surname it comes from Ó Comhraidhe (descendant of Comhraidheh).
When was Corey most popular?
The name Corey reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Pearl?
The surname Pearl originates from English. Barry Pearl (born 1950), American actor Bill Pearl (1930–2022), American professional bodybuilder and athlete Bruce Pearl (born 1960), American college basketball coach Daniel Pearl (1963–2002), American journalist who was kidnapped and murdered in Pakistan Judea Pearl (born 1936), computer scientist and philosopher Julian Pearl (born 1999), American football player Leslie Pearl (born 1952), U.S. songwriter Matthew Pearl (born 1975), American novelist Minnie Pearl (1912–1996), American country comedian Nancy Pearl (born 1945), American librarian Perry Diamond Pearl (born c.
What are the origins of the name Corey Pearl?
The name Corey Pearl combines two different traditions: the first name Corey has Greek roots, while the surname Pearl originates from English.
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