Rory

Rank 280th Gender Neutral

In 2022, the name Rory was 280th most popular baby name for boys and 311th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 2,181 babies were named Rory in the United States. The gender distribution for "Rory" is 56.2% male and 43.8% female.

In 2022, 1 out of every 1,541 babies in the United States were named Rory. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.9% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Rory is around 23 to 29 years old.

The name "Rory" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Rory is .

Rory Meaning & Origin

Rory is derived from the Gaelic name Ruaidhrí, meaning "red king", evoking connotations of power, leadership, and vibrancy.

The name Rory is described as adventurous, spirited and quick-witted.

Pronunciation

Rory is pronounced ro-ry in English. The name Rory has 4 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Rory

  • The name Rory was used for a character in the popular television series "Doctor Who". Rory Williams was portrayed by actor Arthur Darvill.

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Geography

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Gender Distribution

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Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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