Jory
Every Jory since 1947 — 3,943 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jory
Jory is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,614 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1947, 3,943 American babies have been named Jory — about 82% boys and 18% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1991, when 152 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jory stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jory year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,471 | 22 | #4,614 |
| 2024 | 16 | #7,075 | 11 | #7,489 |
| 2023 | 21 | #5,840 | 26 | #4,164 |
| 2022 | 14 | #7,809 | 24 | #4,365 |
| 2021 | 18 | #6,525 | 26 | #4,065 |
| 2020 | 18 | #6,467 | 18 | #5,133 |
| 2019 | 33 | #4,296 | 16 | #5,679 |
| 2018 | 38 | #3,885 | 35 | #3,268 |
| 2017 | 38 | #3,950 | 35 | #3,280 |
| 2016 | 21 | #6,069 | 43 | #2,812 |
| 2015 | 20 | #6,335 | 34 | #3,327 |
| 2014 | 18 | #6,843 | 26 | #3,957 |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,286 | 26 | #3,906 |
| 2012 | 11 | #10,038 | 33 | #3,331 |
| 2011 | 6 | #15,707 | 36 | #3,137 |
| 2010 | 6 | #15,889 | 30 | #3,581 |
| 2009 | — | — | 44 | #2,785 |
| 2008 | 8 | #13,148 | 36 | #3,191 |
| 2007 | 13 | #9,254 | 28 | #3,740 |
| 2006 | 7 | #14,266 | 33 | #3,271 |
| 2005 | 11 | #9,765 | 25 | #3,770 |
| 2004 | 13 | #8,473 | 34 | #2,986 |
| 2003 | — | — | 31 | #3,073 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,588 | 37 | #2,617 |
| 2001 | — | — | 39 | #2,510 |
| 2000 | 13 | #7,777 | 54 | #1,933 |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,091 | 86 | #1,260 |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,938 | 112 | #998 |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,845 | 87 | #979 |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,707 | 57 | #1,219 |
| 1975 | — | — | 67 | #1,004 |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,456 | 21 | #1,961 |
| 1965 | — | — | 7 | #3,395 |
| 1960 | 11 | #4,030 | 19 | #1,882 |
| 1955 | — | — | 13 | #2,259 |
| 1950 | 12 | #3,147 | 52 | #966 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jory in 2025?
Jory ranked #4,614 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jory?
3,943 babies have been named Jory in the United States since 1947, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jory most popular?
Jory peaked in 1991, when 152 newborns received the name.
Is Jory a boy or girl name?
Jory is used for both: about 18% of babies named Jory have been girls and 82% boys.
Is the name Jory rising or falling?
Jory is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.