Kory

Kory 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 42 boys in the United States.

Kory at a glance

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

About the name Kory

Kory 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, Kory first appears in Social Security records in 1952. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #360 in 1988, and in 2024 42 babies received the name — 14,350 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kory in US records

First recorded (US)
1952
Best US rank
#360 in 1988
Peak year
1989
Babies named Kory in 2024
42
Total since 1880
14,350

Kory in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#850 in 2005
Babies named Kory in 2025
3
Total since 1996
292

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kory mean?

The meaning of Kory 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 Kory a boy or girl name?

Kory is a boy name. In 2024, 42 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kory?

Kory comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kory?

Kory first appears in US records in 1952. Its best-ever ranking was #360 in 1988, and 42 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].