gender neutral
Kory
hollow, from the hollow
About Kory
Friendly and energetic, this variation brings a playful twist to a beloved classic. The K spelling adds contemporary flair while maintaining the name's essential character and warmth. It's the kind of name that smiles—approachable, genuine, and easy to love. Parents drawn to this often value authenticity and down-to-earth charm over pretension. The name works beautifully across all ages, from adorable toddler to accomplished professional. Its familiarity creates instant comfort while the spelling provides subtle uniqueness. There's versatility here that adapts to any personality type, whether athletic, artistic, or academic. This choice reflects parents who want their son to feel accessible and confident in his own skin.
Popularity of the Name Kory
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | #975 | |||
| 1961 | #961 | |||
| 1962 | #866 | |||
| 1963 | #849 | |||
| 1964 | #892 | |||
| 1965 | #729 | |||
| 1966 | #833 | |||
| 1967 | #779 | |||
| 1968 | #691 | |||
| 1969 | #543 | |||
| 1970 | #546 | |||
| 1971 | #564 | |||
| 1972 | #557 | |||
| 1973 | #557 | |||
| 1974 | #530 | |||
| 1975 | #502 | |||
| 1976 | #479 | |||
| 1977 | #434 | |||
| 1978 | #462 | |||
| 1979 | #475 | |||
| 1980 | #471 | |||
| 1981 | #465 | |||
| 1982 | #475 | |||
| 1983 | #472 | |||
| 1984 | #458 | |||
| 1985 | #425 | |||
| 1986 | #396 | |||
| 1987 | #371 | |||
| 1988 | #360 | |||
| 1989 | #373 | |||
| 1990 | #388 | |||
| 1991 | #403 | #397 | ||
| 1992 | #471 | #445 | ||
| 1993 | #483 | #436 | ||
| 1994 | #504 | #744 | ||
| 1995 | #529 | #718 | ||
| 1996 | #558 | #721 | ||
| 1997 | #585 | #835 | ||
| 1998 | #623 | #688 | ||
| 1999 | #687 | |||
| 2000 | #732 | |||
| 2001 | #810 | |||
| 2002 | #974 | |||
| 2003 | #963 | |||
| 2005 | #914 | |||
| 2008 | #651 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Kory
Names Similar to Kory
Nicknames for Kory
- Kor
- Ko
- Koko
- KJ
- Rory
Famous People Named Kory
| Kory Clarke | American rock musician |
| Kory Casto | American baseball player |
| Kory Dahlvig | American football player |
| Kory Sheets | American-Canadian football player |
| Kory White | Canadian football player |
| Kory Cooper | American musician |
| Kory Bryan | American football player |
| Kory Falite | American ice hockey player |
| Kory Hill | Welsh rugby player |
| Kory Holden | American basketball player |
Characters Named Kory
| Kory Anders | Character from DC Comics' "Titans" |
| Kory Twit | Character from the novel "Shantaram" by Gregory David Roberts |
| Kory Enders | Character from the anime "Buddy Complex" |
| Koryak | Character from the manga "Fairy Tail" |
| Kory Framel | Character from the video game "Kingdom Hearts" |
| Kory Nakatsu | Character from the TV series "East of Eden" |
| Kory J. Honea | Character from the film "The 33" |
| Kory Juul | Character from the TV series "The Other Two" |
| Kory MacDonald | Character from the novel "The Shadow of Ararat" by Thomas Harlan |
| Kory Shaughnessy | Character from the TV series "Schitt's Creek" |