Cory
Cory: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɔː.ɹi/ · /ˈkɔ.ɹi/
Meaning and origin of Cory
- A male given name transferred from the surname, variant of Corey.
- A female given name transferred from the surname, variant of Cori, masculine equivalent Corey.
- A diminutive of the female given names Cora and Corinne and similar sounding names.
- A diminutive of the female given name Corazón, from Spanish.
How popular is Cory?
Since 1880, 6,599 girls and 127,179 boys in the U.S. have been named Cory (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #604 in 1978. Its highest rank for boys was #59 in 1988. In 2025, 174 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Cory FAQ
What does the name Cory mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname, variant of Corey. A female given name transferred from the surname, variant of Cori, masculine equivalent Corey. A diminutive of the female given names Cora and Corinne and similar sounding names. A diminutive of the female given name Corazón, from Spanish.
What is the origin of the name Cory?
Cory is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Cory?
Since 1880, 6,599 girls and 127,179 boys in the U.S. have been named Cory (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #604 in 1978. Its highest rank for boys was #59 in 1988. In 2025, 174 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Cory a boy or girl name?
Cory is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 6,599 girls and 127,179 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.