Kory
20th-century US variant of Cory.
Every Kory since 1952 — 15,723 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kory
Kory is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,352 in 2025 with 35 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1952, 15,723 American babies have been named Kory — about 91% boys and 9% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1989, when 651 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Kory stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kory 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 | 10 | #9,800 | 35 | #3,352 |
| 2024 | 11 | #9,269 | 42 | #2,985 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,738 | 48 | #2,719 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,294 | 63 | #2,285 |
| 2021 | 10 | #9,968 | 46 | #2,758 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,212 | 52 | #2,490 |
| 2019 | 7 | #13,168 | 58 | #2,352 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,512 | 50 | #2,563 |
| 2017 | 9 | #11,195 | 65 | #2,119 |
| 2016 | 22 | #5,894 | 72 | #2,002 |
| 2015 | 18 | #6,866 | 83 | #1,812 |
| 2014 | 14 | #8,306 | 75 | #1,934 |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,342 | 75 | #1,891 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12,857 | 72 | #1,975 |
| 2011 | 9 | #11,717 | 86 | #1,726 |
| 2010 | 6 | #16,066 | 80 | #1,824 |
| 2009 | 7 | #14,528 | 96 | #1,648 |
| 2008 | 6 | #16,542 | 119 | #1,420 |
| 2007 | 13 | #9,303 | 125 | #1,347 |
| 2006 | 9 | #11,968 | 139 | #1,211 |
| 2005 | 12 | #9,184 | 155 | #1,071 |
| 2004 | 12 | #9,002 | 143 | #1,109 |
| 2003 | 12 | #8,805 | 169 | #964 |
| 2002 | 12 | #8,570 | 162 | #975 |
| 2001 | 15 | #7,151 | 207 | #811 |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,310 | 234 | #733 |
| 1995 | 27 | #3,933 | 365 | #529 |
| 1990 | 26 | #3,959 | 598 | #388 |
| 1985 | 30 | #3,044 | 410 | #425 |
| 1980 | 32 | #2,829 | 317 | #471 |
| 1975 | 35 | #2,335 | 254 | #502 |
| 1970 | 14 | #4,140 | 221 | #546 |
| 1965 | 8 | #5,055 | 105 | #729 |
| 1960 | — | — | 61 | #976 |
| 1955 | — | — | 15 | #2,098 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kory mean?
20th-century US variant of Cory.
How popular is the name Kory in 2025?
Kory ranked #3,352 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 35 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kory?
15,723 babies have been named Kory in the United States since 1952, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kory most popular?
Kory peaked in 1989, when 651 newborns received the name.
Is Kory a boy or girl name?
Kory is used for both: about 9% of babies named Kory have been girls and 91% boys.
Is the name Kory rising or falling?
Kory is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.