Cory is a distinctive choice, ranked #1595 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Cory in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1595
US Rank #990
About the Name Cory
Cory has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 484 places in five years. It was most popular in 2004 at #206 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Cory is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #990, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Cory
Unlikely. With around 16 UK babies named Cory per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Cory in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Cory has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 484 places in the last five years. Its peak was #206 in 2004. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Cory is more popular in the US (#990) than in the UK (#1595). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Cory include: Cory Bernardi — Cory Bernardi is an Australian politician who has been the leader of One Nation South Australia and a member of the South Australian Legislative Council (MLC)...; Cory Vitiello — Cory Vitiello is a Canadian restaurateur and chef.; Cory Bowles — Cory Bowles is a Canadian actor, director and choreographer..
Cory does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Corys in the wild.
16
UK babies named Cory (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 484 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Cory
Likely around 1 other Cory in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2021)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Cory
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Cory Bernardi is an Australian politician who has been the leader of One Nation South Australia and a member of the South Australian Legislative Council (MLC) since March 2026. Formerly a member of the Liberal Party, he served as a federal senator for South Australia from 2006 to 2020.
Cory Lee Mills is an American politician, businessman, and Army veteran who has served as the U.S. representative from Florida's 7th congressional district since 2023.
Cory Ephram Joseph is a Canadian professional basketball player for Olympiacos of the Greek Basketball League (GBL) and the EuroLeague. He plays the point guard position and was previously the captain of the Canadian national team.