Jory Unisex

Popularity: #913 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Hebrew; English

Meaning

Hebrew: God will uplift; English: diminutive of George

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Jory has roots in Hebrew, where it signifies divine upliftment. It is also considered a diminutive form of George in English-speaking cultures. The name has gained popularity in various regions, particularly in the 20th century. Its usage reflects a blend of cultural influences, making it versatile across different contexts.

Trend Summary

Jory has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a modest presence in recent years.

Similar Names

Joryn, Jaden, Jaxon, Jettson

Variants

  • Jorie
  • Jorye

International Variants

  • Jori (Finnish)
  • Jory (Scottish)

Famous people named Jory

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Fictional characters named Jory

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Sibling Suggestions

JaceJordanJasperJonahJettJules

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jory was first seen in the United States in 1947. Jory has ranked as high as #1073 nationally which occurred in 1989 and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, Utah, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Jory has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Jory (2018)

StateBirthsShare
CA 7
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19475
19487
195052
195116
195212
195310
19545
195513
19569
195719
195817
195912
196019
196119
196217
196313
196410
19657
19667
196710
19687
196918
197021
197115
197218
1973113
197456
197567
197657
197746
197846
197938
198057
198149
198277
198367
198477
198587
198686
1987110
1988120
1989123
1990112
1991122
1992100
199384
199484
199586
199654
199750
199851
199944
200054
200139
200237
200331
200434
200525
200633
200728
200836
200944
201030
201136
201233
201326
201426
201534
201643
201735
201835
201916
202018
202126
202224
202326
202411