Cory
boy name#1244 in 2025Cory entered the US charts in 1924, peaked at #59 in 1988, ranks #1244 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1924–2025
#1244
rank today
#59
peak (1988)
160
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3505 |
| 1930s | #3549 |
| 1940s | #1833 |
| 1950s | #696 |
| 1960s | #348 |
| 1970s | #110 |
| 1980s | #76 |
| 1990s | #122 |
| 2000s | #361 |
| 2010s | #726 |
| 2020s | #1094 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Cory has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 120,000 people named Cory are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cory alive today was born around 1986, making them about 39 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cory in 2025?
- Cory ranks #1244 among US boy names in 2025, with 160 babies given the name.
- When was the name Cory most popular?
- Cory peaked in 1988, reaching #59 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Cory with classmates?
- Cory will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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