Namesake.

Cory

Boy #8147 in 2023

Cory is a boy name that appears in U.S. Social Security records.

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Popularity of Cory

Popularity, 1924–2023
187 births in 2023
1924 2023

126,826 U.S. births recorded from 1924–2023. Used for both boys and girls — see notes below.

Peak year
1989
6,660 babies
First recorded
1924
99 years of history
Recent trend
Falling
Last 5 yrs vs. prior 5
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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.