Will my child share the name Kori with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Kori per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Kori in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Kori becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Kori has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1979 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1367 in 1998. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Kori popular in the US as well as the UK?

Kori is more popular in the US (#893) than in the UK (#4992). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Kori a popular baby name in the United States?

Kori ranks #893 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #4992

Kori

Kori is a distinctive choice, ranked #4992 in 2023. Your child is likely to be the only Kori in their class.

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UK Rank 2023

#4992

US Rank #893

About the Name Kori

Kori has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1979 places in five years. It was most popular in 1998 at #1367 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Kori is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #893, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.