Cory

Cory is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 197 boys in the United States.

Cory at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Cory

Cory belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Cory first appears in Social Security records in 1924. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #59 in 1988, and in 2024 197 babies received the name — 127,023 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Cory in US records

First recorded (US)
1924
Best US rank
#59 in 1988
Peak year
1989
Babies named Cory in 2024
197
Total since 1880
127,023

Cory in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#140 in 1996
Babies named Cory in 2025
16
Total since 1996
3,146

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cory mean?

The meaning of Cory is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Cory a boy or girl name?

Cory is a boy name. In 2024, 197 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Cory?

Cory comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Cory?

Cory first appears in US records in 1924. Its best-ever ranking was #59 in 1988, and 197 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].