Kory
Kory: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Kory
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
20th-century US variant of Cory.
How popular is Kory?
Since 1880, 1,338 girls and 14,385 boys in the U.S. have been named Kory (9% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2159 in 1986. Its highest rank for boys was #360 in 1988. In 2025, 45 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Kory
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Kory
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Kory FAQ
What does the name Kory mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname. 20th-century US variant of Cory.
What is the origin of the name Kory?
Kory is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Kory?
Since 1880, 1,338 girls and 14,385 boys in the U.S. have been named Kory (9% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2159 in 1986. Its highest rank for boys was #360 in 1988. In 2025, 45 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Kory a boy or girl name?
Kory is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,338 girls and 14,385 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.