Cory
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: From the Hollow; Hero
Background: The name Cory originates from the Greek word 'korys,' meaning 'from the hollow.' In Gaelic contexts, it is sometimes associated with 'Cora,' which refers to a hero.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#260
Total births
133,608
Most popular decade
1980s
(139,296 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-397 ranks)
Years in Top 100
19
First recorded year
1924
Gender usage
95.1% male
4.9% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1924
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #3,505
- Peak year
- 1989
- Peak year births
- 6,450
- Peak rank
- #61
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 197
- Recent rank
- #1,093
Female
- First year
- 1932
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #4,411
- Peak year
- 1978
- Peak year births
- 283
- Peak rank
- #603
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 16
- Recent rank
- #6,903
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).