Jory Unisex
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
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
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)
State | Births | Share |
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CA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1947 | 5 |
1948 | 7 |
1950 | 52 |
1951 | 16 |
1952 | 12 |
1953 | 10 |
1954 | 5 |
1955 | 13 |
1956 | 9 |
1957 | 19 |
1958 | 17 |
1959 | 12 |
1960 | 19 |
1961 | 19 |
1962 | 17 |
1963 | 13 |
1964 | 10 |
1965 | 7 |
1966 | 7 |
1967 | 10 |
1968 | 7 |
1969 | 18 |
1970 | 21 |
1971 | 15 |
1972 | 18 |
1973 | 113 |
1974 | 56 |
1975 | 67 |
1976 | 57 |
1977 | 46 |
1978 | 46 |
1979 | 38 |
1980 | 57 |
1981 | 49 |
1982 | 77 |
1983 | 67 |
1984 | 77 |
1985 | 87 |
1986 | 86 |
1987 | 110 |
1988 | 120 |
1989 | 123 |
1990 | 112 |
1991 | 122 |
1992 | 100 |
1993 | 84 |
1994 | 84 |
1995 | 86 |
1996 | 54 |
1997 | 50 |
1998 | 51 |
1999 | 44 |
2000 | 54 |
2001 | 39 |
2002 | 37 |
2003 | 31 |
2004 | 34 |
2005 | 25 |
2006 | 33 |
2007 | 28 |
2008 | 36 |
2009 | 44 |
2010 | 30 |
2011 | 36 |
2012 | 33 |
2013 | 26 |
2014 | 26 |
2015 | 34 |
2016 | 43 |
2017 | 35 |
2018 | 35 |
2019 | 16 |
2020 | 18 |
2021 | 26 |
2022 | 24 |
2023 | 26 |
2024 | 11 |