UK name, mostly boys
Correy
An Anglicized form of the Irish surname O'Corra, meaning "from the hound.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Correy is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Correy popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3822, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 12 births.
This profile covers 60 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 1997 to 2013. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 62 living people in the UK are called Correy. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2014 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Correy ranked #3822 for boys in England and Wales in 2013, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 12 boys were registered as Correy.
- • Correy ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #707 in 2016.
- • About 62 living people in the UK are estimated to have Correy as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 95.2% of Correy registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3822
2013
Births in 2013
4
Latest year
Peak year
1998
12 births
Estimated living
62
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Correy
In England and Wales birth records, Correy has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 95.2% of registrations are for boys and 4.8% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Correy registered for boys
- Ranked #3,822 in 2013
- 4 boys registered in 2013
- Peak: 1998 (12 births)
Correy registered for girls
- Ranked #3,900 in 1999
- 3 girls registered in 1999
- Peak: 1999 (3 births)
Meaning
What does Correy mean?
The name Correy is believed to have originated from the Irish language, derived from the Gaelic word 'coire', meaning 'hollow' or 'valley'. This name was commonly used in Ireland and Scotland during the Middle Ages, particularly among families residing in rural or mountainous regions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Correy can be found in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history. In the year 1137, a man named Correy mac Duinnshléibhe is mentioned as a prominent chieftain in the province of Ulster.
During the 13th century, the name Correy appeared in various Scottish historical records, such as the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland. This suggests that the name had gained popularity among Scottish families, likely due to the cultural and linguistic ties between Ireland and Scotland.
In the 15th century, a notable figure named Correy O'Mullan was a renowned Irish poet and bard. His compositions, which celebrated the exploits of Irish chieftains and heroes, were widely acclaimed and helped preserve the rich oral tradition of Irish literature.
One of the most famous bearers of the name Correy was Sir Correy Randell (1588-1661), an English soldier and politician who served as a Member of Parliament during the reign of King Charles I. He played a significant role in the English Civil War and was known for his unwavering loyalty to the Royalist cause.
Another prominent individual with the name Correy was Correy MacLeod (1782-1857), a Scottish minister and author. He was a respected figure in the Church of Scotland and wrote several influential works on theology and religious philosophy.
In the 19th century, Correy Donovan (1819-1892) was an Irish-American entrepreneur and philanthropist. He amassed a significant fortune through his successful business ventures and became known for his generous contributions to educational and charitable organizations in New York City.
It is worth noting that while the name Correy has its roots in Irish and Scottish heritage, it has also been adopted and used in various other cultures and regions over time, though its origins can be traced back to the Gaelic language and the historical records of Ireland and Scotland.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Correy over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Correy in England and Wales, from 1997 to 2013. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Correy, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2013, compared with 12 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Correy by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Correy was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4111 | 11 | 3 |
| 2000s | #2885 | 26 | 6 |
| 1990s | #1656 | 23 | 3 |
Geography
Where Correy is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Correy. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Correy ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #707 in 2016.
Across the UK
Correy in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#707 in 2016
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Related
Names similar to Correy
- Charlie 104,761
- Callum 65,796
- Connor 53,072
- Cameron 40,394
- Charles 33,091
- Christopher 26,849
- Caleb 15,553
- Corey 12,622
- Carter 11,505
- Cody 11,075
- Conor 10,298
- Christian 9,695
FAQ
Correy: questions and answers
How popular is the name Correy in the UK right now?
In 2013, Correy was ranked #3822 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Correy most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 12 babies registered as Correy in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Correy?
An Anglicized form of the Irish surname O'Corra, meaning "from the hound.".
How many people are called Correy in the UK?
A total of 60 babies have been registered as Correy across the 12 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Correy most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Correy ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #707 in 2016. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.