gender neutral
Cory
hollow, ravine
About Cory
Simple and straightforward, Cory has been a reliable choice across generations. It's friendly and approachable, the kind of name that makes people smile when they hear it. There's something inherently warm about Cory—it doesn't demand attention but earns it through its easygoing nature. The name works everywhere, from playground to boardroom, never feeling out of place. Parents appreciate how uncomplicated it is: no one stumbles over pronunciation, and spelling is intuitive. Cory ages well, suiting a giggling baby just as naturally as a respected professional. It's short enough to remember but substantial enough to stand alone. The name doesn't carry heavy expectations or pretensions; it simply is. Many successful people named Cory have proven the name's versatility across various fields. It pairs nicely with middle names of any length and complements most surnames. For families wanting something dependable and likeable without complications, Cory remains a solid, time-tested option that continues to serve its bearers well.
Popularity of the Name Cory
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | #883 | ||||
| 1953 | #904 | ||||
| 1954 | #627 | ||||
| 1955 | #507 | ||||
| 1956 | #559 | ||||
| 1957 | #456 | ||||
| 1958 | #469 | ||||
| 1959 | #454 | ||||
| 1960 | #427 | ||||
| 1961 | #373 | ||||
| 1962 | #381 | ||||
| 1963 | #405 | ||||
| 1964 | #381 | ||||
| 1965 | #361 | ||||
| 1966 | #356 | ||||
| 1967 | #359 | ||||
| 1968 | #274 | ||||
| 1969 | #160 | ||||
| 1970 | #164 | #236 | |||
| 1971 | #150 | #266 | |||
| 1972 | #136 | #133 | |||
| 1973 | #128 | #157 | |||
| 1974 | #114 | #131 | |||
| 1975 | #99 | #145 | |||
| 1976 | #83 | #161 | |||
| 1977 | #67 | #169 | |||
| 1978 | #73 | #115 | |||
| 1979 | #82 | #125 | |||
| 1980 | #83 | #141 | |||
| 1981 | #90 | #134 | |||
| 1982 | #93 | #138 | |||
| 1983 | #83 | #119 | |||
| 1984 | #83 | #153 | |||
| 1985 | #81 | #155 | |||
| 1986 | #68 | #126 | |||
| 1987 | #62 | #135 | |||
| 1988 | #59 | #123 | |||
| 1989 | #61 | #109 | |||
| 1990 | #67 | #106 | |||
| 1991 | #74 | #75 | #265 | #93 | |
| 1992 | #83 | #104 | #354 | #107 | |
| 1993 | #94 | #98 | #238 | #111 | |
| 1994 | #102 | #112 | #273 | #119 | |
| 1995 | #123 | #104 | #139 | ||
| 1996 | #144 | #111 | #341 | #173 | |
| 1997 | #166 | #168 | #135 | #290 | #183 |
| 1998 | #164 | #190 | #111 | #292 | #197 |
| 1999 | #198 | #193 | #172 | #215 | #219 |
| 2000 | #227 | #206 | #155 | #224 | |
| 2001 | #260 | #207 | #176 | #364 | #317 |
| 2002 | #275 | #238 | #160 | #357 | #314 |
| 2003 | #320 | #212 | #134 | #528 | #436 |
| 2004 | #349 | #211 | #123 | #398 | #441 |
| 2005 | #373 | #256 | #234 | #309 | #443 |
| 2006 | #429 | #264 | #220 | #451 | |
| 2007 | #416 | #250 | #220 | #350 | #482 |
| 2008 | #457 | #271 | #450 | #689 | |
| 2009 | #499 | #353 | #303 | #488 | #730 |
| 2010 | #578 | #359 | #213 | #504 | |
| 2011 | #650 | #424 | #244 | #438 | #770 |
| 2012 | #641 | #462 | #306 | #961 | |
| 2013 | #648 | #462 | #403 | #889 | |
| 2014 | #696 | #477 | #436 | #898 | |
| 2015 | #723 | #696 | #976 | ||
| 2016 | #760 | #680 | #752 | #868 | |
| 2017 | #778 | #662 | #633 | #940 | |
| 2018 | #894 | #860 | |||
| 2019 | #900 | #903 | |||
| 2020 | #910 | ||||
| 2021 | #991 | #789 | |||
| 2022 | #660 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Cory
Names Similar to Cory
Nicknames for Cory
- Cor
- Core
- Co
- C
- Corrie
Famous People Named Cory
| Cory Monteith | Canadian actor and singer known for his role in "Glee" |
| Cory Booker | American politician and U.S. Senator from New Jersey |
| Cory Schneider | Canadian ice hockey goaltender |
| Cory Joseph | Canadian professional basketball player |
| Cory Doctorow | Canadian-British author and blogger |
| Cory Hardrict | American actor and husband of actress Tia Mowry |
| Cory Wade | American fashion model and TV personality |
| Cory Edwards | American film director and screenwriter |
| Cory Lidle | American baseball player |
| Cory Jane | New Zealand rugby player |
| Cory Spinks | American former professional boxer |
| Cory Gibbs | American retired soccer player |
| Cory Emmerton | Canadian professional ice hockey player |
| Cory Branan | American singer-songwriter |
| Cory Conacher | Canadian professional ice hockey player |
| Cory Redding | American former professional football player |
| Cory Williams | American YouTube personality known as "Mr. Safety" |
| Cory Tran | Vietnamese-American model and entrepreneur |
Characters Named Cory
| Cory Doctorow | Character in the novel "Little Brother" by Cory Doctorow |
| Cory Halder | Character in the novel "The Thief" by Megan Whalen Turner |
| Cory Blake | From the TV series "One Life to Live" |
| Cory Hale | Character in the video game "Gone Home" |
| Cory Sipper | From the film "Ernest Scared Stupid" |
| Cory Kupkus | Character in the film "American History X" |
| Cory Balrog | Character in the video game "God of War" |
| Cory Raines | From the TV series "Tour of Duty" |
| Cory | Character in the animated series "Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders" |
| Cory Hicks | From the TV series "The Fosters" |
| Cory Anders | Character in the comic book series "Teen Titans" |
| Cory Foster | From the film "Cory in the House" |
| Cory Baxter | From the TV series "That's So Raven" |
| Cory Matthews | From the TV series "Boy Meets World" |