Cory Quinonez

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Cory Quinonez — in a cauldron
102K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Cory Quinonez is a name that combines Norse origins. The first name Cory is a masculine given name of Norse origin. As a given name, Cory is used by both males and females. It is a variation of the name Cora, meaning "(the) Maiden", which is a title 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. As an Irish surname it comes from Ó Comhraidhe (descendant of Comhraidheh). The surname Quinonez: Álex Quiñónez (1989–2021), Ecuadorian sprinter Alfonso Quiñónez Molina (1874–1950), Salvadoran politician, physician, and president (1913–1914, 1918–1919, 1923–1927) Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa, neurosurgeon Anairis Quiñones (born 1997), American voice actress Blanca Quiñónez (born 2006), Ecuadorian basketball player Carlos Andrés Quiñónez (born 1980), Ecuadorian footballer Carlos Quiñónez (born 1977), Guatemalan football midfielder Crispiniano Quiñones Quiñones (died 2000), Colombian Army General Denise Quiñones (born 1980), the fourth Puerto Rican winner of the Miss Universe contest Dennise Lo. Cory is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 102K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Cory reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Cory

Meaning: in a cauldron

Norse

As a given name, Cory is used by both males and females. It is a variation of the name Cora, meaning "(the) Maiden", which is a title 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. As an Irish surname it comes from Ó Comhraidhe (descendant of Comhraidheh).

Surname: Quinonez

Spanish

Álex Quiñónez (1989–2021), Ecuadorian sprinter Alfonso Quiñónez Molina (1874–1950), Salvadoran politician, physician, and president (1913–1914, 1918–1919, 1923–1927) Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa, neurosurgeon Anairis Quiñones (born 1997), American voice actress Blanca Quiñónez (born 2006), Ecuadorian basketball player Carlos Andrés Quiñónez (born 1980), Ecuadorian footballer Carlos Quiñónez (born 1977), Guatemalan football midfielder Crispiniano Quiñones Quiñones (died 2000), Colombian Army General Denise Quiñones (born 1980), the fourth Puerto Rican winner of the Miss Universe contest Dennise Lo.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Cory 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 Cory by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Cory Quinonez

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 Cory Quinonez:

11
Expression Number

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

11
Soul Urge Number

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

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

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 Cory?
The first name Cory originates from Norse. As a given name, Cory is used by both males and females. It is a variation of the name Cora, meaning "(the) Maiden", which is a title 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. As an Irish surname it comes from Ó Comhraidhe (descendant of Comhraidheh).
When was Cory most popular?
The name Cory reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Quinonez?
The surname Quinonez originates from Spanish. Álex Quiñónez (1989–2021), Ecuadorian sprinter Alfonso Quiñónez Molina (1874–1950), Salvadoran politician, physician, and president (1913–1914, 1918–1919, 1923–1927) Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa, neurosurgeon Anairis Quiñones (born 1997), American voice actress Blanca Quiñónez (born 2006), Ecuadorian basketball player Carlos Andrés Quiñónez (born 1980), Ecuadorian footballer Carlos Quiñónez (born 1977), Guatemalan football midfielder Crispiniano Quiñones Quiñones (died 2000), Colombian Army General Denise Quiñones (born 1980), the fourth Puerto Rican winner of the Miss Universe contest Dennise Lo.
What are the origins of the name Cory Quinonez?
The name Cory Quinonez combines two different traditions: the first name Cory has Norse roots, while the surname Quinonez originates from Spanish.
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