Corry
Corry is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Meaning uncertain; historically linked to 'hollow' (Gaelic) or 'maiden' (Greek via Corinna).
Origin and history
Corry is a given name used as a variant of Corey, derived from Gaelic placenames or the Old Norse name Kóri, as well as a short form of Corinna or Cornelius. Historically used for both boys and girls, it gained modest popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. Today, it is relatively rare for newborn boys in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
2,166 babies in the United States have been named Corry since 1880. It ranks #2775 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1906.
States where it is most popular
- TN (25 %)
- PA (15.5 %)
- CA (12.8 %)
- TX (9.2 %)
- NY (8.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 10 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 12 |
| 1940-1950 | 20 |
| 1950-1960 | 73 |
| 1960-1970 | 162 |
| 1970-1980 | 635 |
| 1980-1990 | 625 |
| 1990-2000 | 353 |
| 2000-2010 | 165 |
| 2010-2019 | 90 |
| 2020-2029 | 21 |
Fun facts
- Corry evolved as a less common alternative spelling to Corey and Cory in English-speaking regions.
- In Ireland and Scotland, Corry often relates to the topographical term 'corrie', referring to a mountain basin or ravine.