How Many People Are Named Jory?
Complete statistics for the name Jory: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jory is a very rare name for boys, with only 3,681 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 89,650 Americans. This name has seen a rise in popularity recently, peaking in 1991 with 152 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 35All 3,913 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1991Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jory Through the Generations
Jory has been a name on the rise, gaining traction among parents looking for something unique yet modern. With 3,913 total births recorded since its inception, it's clear that Jory is a name that's becoming increasingly popular. The average age of those named Jory is 35, indicating a fairly even distribution across different age groups, with 34% under 30, 58% between 30 and 60, and 8% over 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jory's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Jory
How Many People Have the Name Jory?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 493 people in the United States currently share the name Jory. That works out to roughly 1 in every 672,311 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jory a Common or Rare Name?
Jory is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Jory Mean?
Jory means "creative variant of Jorah" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jory in SSA data, approximately 81% are male and 19% are female.
When Was Jory Most Popular?
The name Jory reached peak popularity in 1991, with 152 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Jory?
Approximately 493 people named Jory live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 493. That works out to roughly 1 in 672,311 Americans.
Is Jory a rare name?
Jory is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 672,311 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jory mean?
Jory means "creative variant of Jorah" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Jory more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 81% of people named Jory are male and 19% are female.
When was Jory most popular?
Jory peaked in 1991 with 152 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.