Kory
Kory is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Maiden, hollow, or God's peace (depending on etymological root).
Origin and history
Kory is a variant spelling of Corey or person name derived from the Greek name Korinnos or the Gaelic surname Mac Gofhraidh. It has been used in the United States since the mid-20th century, peak male usage occurring in the 1980s and 1990s.
Popularity in the United States
14,385 babies in the United States have been named Kory since 1880. It ranks #992 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1641.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.3 %)
- TX (8 %)
- OH (5.8 %)
- MI (5.4 %)
- IL (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 185 |
| 1960-1970 | 953 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,530 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,159 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,007 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,549 |
| 2010-2019 | 716 |
| 2020-2029 | 286 |
Famous people named Kory
- Kory Lichtensteiger: American football player
Fun facts
- Kory emerged in the United States as a popular modern spelling alternative to the traditional Corey and Cory.