Cory
Cory is a distinctive choice, ranked #1613 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Cory in their class.
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 uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Cory in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #990, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
⭐ Famous People Named Cory
- 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) since March 2026.
- Cory Vitiello — Cory Vitiello is a Canadian restaurateur and chef.
- Cory Wells — Cory Wells was an American singer, best known as one of the three lead vocalists in the band Three Dog Night.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Cory
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Cory
Almost certainly the only Cory in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2021)
Rank · SSA official data
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Famous People Named Cory
Notable people who share this name, from history to the present day. See full list on Wikipedia