Unisex · #11,422 in 2026

Coree

The Coree were a very small Native American tribe, who once occupied a coastal area south of the Neuse River in southeastern North Carolina in the area now covered by Carteret and Craven counties. Early 20th-century scholars were unsure of what language they spoke, but the coastal areas were mostly populated by Iroquois and Algonquian peoples.

Current Rank
#11,422
Peak Rank
#4,167 (1984)
Total Babies
395
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #4,167 (395 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,467 (166 total)
👧As Girl Name
1914
First Year
2018
Last Year
1984
Peak Year
#4167
Peak Rank
395
Total Count
40
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1980
First Year
2009
Last Year
1990
Peak Year
#3467
Peak Rank
166
Total Count
20
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Coree

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

The Coree were a very small Native American tribe, who once occupied a coastal area south of the Neuse River in southeastern North Carolina in the area now covered by Carteret and Craven counties. Early 20th-century scholars were unsure of what language they spoke, but the coastal areas were mostly populated by Iroquois and Algonquian peoples.

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Origin & history
The Coree were not described by English colonists until 1701, by which time their population had already been reduced to as few as 125 members, likely due to epidemics of infectious disease and warfare. In the early 18th century, the Coree and several other tribes were allied with the Iroquoian Tuscarora against the colonists. In 1711, they participated in the Tuscarora War , trying to drive out the English settlers. The Native Americans were unsuccessful and suffered many fatalities. By 1715, surviving Coree merged with the remaining members of the nearby Algonquian-speaking Machapunga and se

The Story of Coree

As a girl name

Coree first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1914, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1984, when 18 Corees were born — ranking #4,167 that year. As of 2026, Coree ranks #11,422 for girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 395 Corees have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Coree first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1980, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1990, when 17 Corees were born — ranking #3,467 that year. As of 2026, Coree ranks #10,994 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 166 Corees have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Coree

Phonetically similar names — useful when Coree is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Coree

What does the name Coree mean?
The Coree were a very small Native American tribe, who once occupied a coastal area south of the Neuse River in southeastern North Carolina in the area now covered by Carteret and Craven counties. Early 20th-century scholars were unsure of what language they spoke, but the coastal areas were mostly populated by Iroquois and Algonquian peoples.
How popular is Coree in 2026?
In 2026, Coree ranks #11,422 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Coree most popular?
Coree reached its peak popularity in 1984, ranking #4,167 that year with 18 babies given the name.
Is Coree a unisex name?
Yes — Coree is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 70% of Corees assigned female and 30% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Coree?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Coree include Clinton, Julio, Ennifer. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Coree

Coree is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1914 and has accumulated 395 births in the dataset. Coree's peak popularity came in 1984 when it ranked #4,167. Use the chart and map above to compare Coree's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.