Cory
Cory is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
From the hollow or ravine; spear.
Origin and history
Cory is derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Corra or the Old Norse given name Kári. It gained significant popularity as a given name in the United States during the late 20th century. Today, it remains a well-known, accessible classic name for boys.
Popularity in the United States
127,179 babies in the United States have been named Cory since 1880. It ranks #264 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #995.
States where it is most popular
- CA (8.6 %)
- TX (6.8 %)
- OH (5.8 %)
- NY (4.9 %)
- PA (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 7 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 174 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,627 |
| 1960-1970 | 5,896 |
| 1970-1980 | 27,509 |
| 1980-1990 | 44,358 |
| 1990-2000 | 34,166 |
| 2000-2010 | 8,903 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,355 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,179 |
Famous people named Cory
- Cory Booker: Politician, Senator
- Cory Monteith: Actor, Musician
Fun facts
- Cory developed from an Anglicized form of old Irish family names and Norse roots before becoming popular as a given name.
- The name saw its highest popularity in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s.