Namesake.

Rory

Unisex #305 in 2023

Rory is a unisex name of mixed origin.

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Meaning of Rory

Anglicized form of Ruairidh and Ruairí, from Ruaidrí.

Popularity of Rory

Popularity, 1933–2023
2,452 births in 2023
1933 2023

43,614 U.S. births recorded from 1933–2023. Used for both boys and girls — see notes below.

Peak year
2023
2,452 babies
First recorded
1933
90 years of history
Recent trend
Rising
Last 5 yrs vs. prior 5
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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Etymology adapted from Wiktionary under CC BY-SA 4.0. If you spot an error, please let us know.