Cory Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationKOR-ee / /ˈkɔːri/Irish; Greek
Meaning
Irish: 'from the hollow'; Greek: 'the chosen one'
Historical & Cultural Background
Cory is derived from the Irish surname O'Comhraidhe, which means 'descendant of Comhraidhe'. It has also been associated with the Greek name Korios, meaning 'the chosen one'. The name gained popularity in the United States during the 20th century, particularly in the 1970s and 1980s.
Trend Summary
Cory experienced a peak in popularity in the 1980s and has seen a decline in usage since then.
Similar Names
Variants
- Cori
- Kory
International Variants
- Cori (Italian)
- Kori (Japanese)
Famous people named Cory
Cory Booker is an American politician and U.S. Senator from New Jersey.
Cory Monteith was a Canadian actor and musician, best known for his role on the television series Glee.
Cory Schneider is a professional ice hockey goaltender.
Cory Doctorow is a Canadian-British author and technology activist.
Fictional characters named Cory
Cory Matthews is a character from the television series Boy Meets World, known for his coming-of-age journey.
Cory in the House features Cory Baxter, a character who navigates life as the son of the White House's head chef.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cory was first seen in the United States in 1924. Cory has ranked as high as #116 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Cory has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Cory (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 18 | |
| TX | 17 | |
| OH | 14 | |
| FL | 14 | |
| NY | 10 | |
| NC | 9 | |
| GA | 8 | |
| IN | 6 | |
| MO | 6 | |
| WA | 6 | |
| PA | 5 | |
| MA | 5 | |
| TN | 5 | |
| MD | 5 | |
| MS | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1924 | 7 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1942 | 13 |
| 1943 | 14 |
| 1944 | 17 |
| 1945 | 31 |
| 1946 | 17 |
| 1947 | 25 |
| 1948 | 26 |
| 1949 | 26 |
| 1950 | 46 |
| 1951 | 63 |
| 1952 | 46 |
| 1953 | 63 |
| 1954 | 139 |
| 1955 | 209 |
| 1956 | 184 |
| 1957 | 284 |
| 1958 | 282 |
| 1959 | 311 |
| 1960 | 353 |
| 1961 | 446 |
| 1962 | 441 |
| 1963 | 394 |
| 1964 | 430 |
| 1965 | 450 |
| 1966 | 444 |
| 1967 | 438 |
| 1968 | 717 |
| 1969 | 1,783 |
| 1970 | 1,762 |
| 1971 | 1,986 |
| 1972 | 1,957 |
| 1973 | 2,034 |
| 1974 | 2,329 |
| 1975 | 2,573 |
| 1976 | 3,183 |
| 1977 | 4,257 |
| 1978 | 3,843 |
| 1979 | 3,587 |
| 1980 | 3,556 |
| 1981 | 3,355 |
| 1982 | 3,237 |
| 1983 | 3,403 |
| 1984 | 3,505 |
| 1985 | 3,868 |
| 1986 | 4,871 |
| 1987 | 5,849 |
| 1988 | 6,267 |
| 1989 | 6,450 |
| 1990 | 5,765 |
| 1991 | 5,121 |
| 1992 | 4,436 |
| 1993 | 3,997 |
| 1994 | 3,529 |
| 1995 | 3,010 |
| 1996 | 2,446 |
| 1997 | 2,083 |
| 1998 | 2,075 |
| 1999 | 1,704 |
| 2000 | 1,496 |
| 2001 | 1,263 |
| 2002 | 1,119 |
| 2003 | 924 |
| 2004 | 817 |
| 2005 | 773 |
| 2006 | 653 |
| 2007 | 706 |
| 2008 | 608 |
| 2009 | 544 |
| 2010 | 438 |
| 2011 | 362 |
| 2012 | 372 |
| 2013 | 377 |
| 2014 | 357 |
| 2015 | 341 |
| 2016 | 320 |
| 2017 | 301 |
| 2018 | 242 |
| 2019 | 244 |
| 2020 | 245 |
| 2021 | 221 |
| 2022 | 182 |
| 2023 | 174 |
| 2024 | 197 |