Total births
610
Unisex name · since 1928
Corky
Corky has 610 recorded births since 1928 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1958 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 610
- total births
- 1928–1991
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
Corky is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 610 have been recorded since 1928.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Corky has been recorded 610 times among boys since 1928, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1928 to 1991.
- 610 total births
- 1928–1991 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
610 boys have been named Corky since 1928, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1991.
- 610
- total births
- 1928–1991
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Corky was born in this single decade.
1958
Single peak year
31 babies were named Corky in 1958 - its busiest year on record.
Corky's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Corky's SSA record in two at 1959 and the more recent half accounts for 46% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 54%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1964, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1958 peak of 31, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Corky at a glance
Last recorded 1991Peak year
1958
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1928
Corky popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1928–1991
- Peak year (1958)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 64 years of records
Corky popularity over time - girls
51 total births recorded since 1929 (Corky as girls' name)
Corky by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Corky's strongest decade.
198 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Corky births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 15
1920s
15 births
- 1930s 32
1930s
32 births
- 1940s
1940s
108 births
- 1950s
1950s
198 births
- 1960s
1960s
120 births
- 1970s
1970s
100 births
- 1980s 25
1980s
25 births
- 1990s 12
1990s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 198 births (32% of all-time use).
How Corky compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Corky's total volume
Corky vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Corky by state
Where Corky concentrates geographically, total births since 1928
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 22 | 3.6% |
| #2 | California | | 15 | 2.5% |
Texas share of Corky's total US births 3.6%
Even split
22 of 610 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Corky? ▼
Corky has been given to 610 babies in the U.S. since 1928, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1991. 31 babies were born in 1958, its single highest year.
When was Corky most popular? ▼
Corky was most popular in the 1950s decade with 198 total births. The single peak year was 1958.
Where is Corky most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Corky are Texas (22 births), California (15 births).
Is Corky a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Corky is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 610 births, and as a girl's name it has 51 births.
How long has the name Corky been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Corky since 1928 -- 64 years through the most recent 1991 data.
What names are similar to Corky? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Corey, Cory, Corbin, Cornelius, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Corky's data
- Corky's decade-level peak was the 1950s (198 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Corkys (22 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Corky
Nearby Names Like Corky
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Corky
Corey Boy
#677 185,020 births
Cory Boy
#1096 127,179 births
Corbin Boy
#474 41,112 births
Cornelius Boy
#2157 36,407 births
Cornell Boy
#4438 11,347 births
Compare Corky side by side: Corky vs Corey Corky vs Cory Corky vs Corbin
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1928–1991 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Corky: Baby Name Since 1928 - 610 Births, Peak 1958." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/corky. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Corky draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.