Cory
Peaked at #59 nationally in 1988, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1924, Cory has been recorded 5% of the time for girls and 95% of the time for boys.
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Cory — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#604
in 1978
Current rank
#6974
in 2024
Years tracked
80
1932–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1932, Cory reached its peak popularity for girls in 1978, ranking #604 nationally with 283 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #10308 (2014) to #6974 (2024) — a 32% improvement.
As of 2024, Cory ranks #6974 nationally for girls, with 16 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #6,974 | 16 |
| 2023 | #8,147 | 13 |
| 2022 | #5,498 | 23 |
| 2021 | #8,130 | 13 |
| 2020 | #9,072 | 11 |
| 2019 | #9,892 | 10 |
| 2018 | #10,755 | 9 |
| 2017 | #7,534 | 15 |
Cory — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#59
in 1988
Current rank
#1093
in 2024
Years tracked
86
1924–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1924, Cory reached its peak popularity for boys in 1988, ranking #59 nationally with 6,267 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #696 (2014) to #1093 (2024) — a 36% drop.
As of 2024, Cory ranks #1093 nationally for boys, with 197 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,093 | 197 |
| 2023 | #1,178 | 174 |
| 2022 | #1,144 | 182 |
| 2021 | #991 | 221 |
| 2020 | #910 | 245 |
| 2019 | #900 | 244 |
| 2018 | #894 | 242 |
| 2017 | #778 | 301 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Cory most popular?
Cory was most popular in 1988, when it ranked #59 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Cory becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Cory?
At least 133,608 babies have been recorded with the name Cory in the US since 1924, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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