Corey Sawicki

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Corey Sawicki — in a cauldron
147K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Corey Sawicki 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 Sawicki: Sawicki (Polish: [saˈvitski]; feminine Sawicka, plural Sawiccy) is a Polish surname. Other language equivalents: Agata Sawicka (born 1985), Polish volleyball player Beata Dorota Sawicka (born 1964), Polish politician Hanna Sawicka (1917–1943), Polish-Jewish communist Irena Sawicka (1890–1944), Polish educator and WWII resistance member Jaclyn Sawicki (born 1992), footballer Janet Sawicki, American cancer researcher Joan Sawicki (born 1945), Canadian politician Marek Sawicki (born 1958), Polish politician Miroslaw Sawicki (1946–2016), Polish politician Olga Sawicka (1932–2015), Polish dancer Wo. 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: Sawicki

Slavic

Sawicki (Polish: [saˈvitski]; feminine Sawicka, plural Sawiccy) is a Polish surname. Other language equivalents: Agata Sawicka (born 1985), Polish volleyball player Beata Dorota Sawicka (born 1964), Polish politician Hanna Sawicka (1917–1943), Polish-Jewish communist Irena Sawicka (1890–1944), Polish educator and WWII resistance member Jaclyn Sawicki (born 1992), footballer Janet Sawicki, American cancer researcher Joan Sawicki (born 1945), Canadian politician Marek Sawicki (born 1958), Polish politician Miroslaw Sawicki (1946–2016), Polish politician Olga Sawicka (1932–2015), Polish dancer Wo.

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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 Sawicki

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 Sawicki:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

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 Sawicki?
The surname Sawicki originates from Slavic. Sawicki (Polish: [saˈvitski]; feminine Sawicka, plural Sawiccy) is a Polish surname. Other language equivalents: Agata Sawicka (born 1985), Polish volleyball player Beata Dorota Sawicka (born 1964), Polish politician Hanna Sawicka (1917–1943), Polish-Jewish communist Irena Sawicka (1890–1944), Polish educator and WWII resistance member Jaclyn Sawicki (born 1992), footballer Janet Sawicki, American cancer researcher Joan Sawicki (born 1945), Canadian politician Marek Sawicki (born 1958), Polish politician Miroslaw Sawicki (1946–2016), Polish politician Olga Sawicka (1932–2015), Polish dancer Wo.
What are the origins of the name Corey Sawicki?
The name Corey Sawicki combines two different traditions: the first name Corey has Greek roots, while the surname Sawicki originates from Slavic.
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