Will my child share the name Kori with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Kori per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Kori in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Kori becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Kori is declining: down 2,880 places since 2018, to #4,992 in 2023. It peaked at #982 in 2005.

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.

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Kori

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Kori is a distinctive choice, ranked #4646 in 2022. Your child is likely to be the only Kori in their class.

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UK Rank 2022

#4646

US Rank #978

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 rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Kori in their class.

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