Name meaning & stats
Corky
Corky. 609 US babies since 1940, peak 1957. Notable Corkys are 1.3× over-represented as baseball players.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1957
609 US babies were named Corky between 1940 and 2025.
Where Corkys end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.2× | Low · 2 people |
| Basketball player | 1.2× | Low · 2 people |
| Musician | 1.3× | Low · 2 people |
| Baseball player | 1.3× | Low · 2 people |
Among notable men who are baseball players, Corkys show up 1.3× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 1957)