Cory

In 2022, the name Cory was 1,139th most popular baby name for boys and 2,200th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 205 babies were named Cory in the United States. The gender distribution for "Cory" is 88.8% male and 11.2% female.

In 2022, 1 out of every 16,393 babies in the United States were named Cory. Today, the average age of someone named Cory is around 38 years old.

The name "Cory" is not common today.

The most common nickname for Cory is Co.

Cory Meaning & Origin

The name Cory is of Gaelic origin and it means "ravine" or "hollow", often evoking a sense of mystery, depth, and adventurous spirit.

The name Cory is described as cheerful, resilient and wholesome.

Pronunciation

Cory is pronounced co-ry in English. The name Cory has 4 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Cory

• The name Cory is shared by many famous people in different fields such as Cory Booker in politics, Cory Monteith in acting, and Cory Doctorow in writing.

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