How Many People Are Named Kory?
Complete statistics for the name Kory: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kory, a very rare male name, is held by just 14,791 people in the US, making up 1 in 22,311 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1989 with 651 births, but its usage has been declining since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 6 symbolizes harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 38All 15,680 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: 1989Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kory Through the Generations
Kory has seen a steady decline in popularity since its peak in 1989, reflecting a shift away from names that were once trendy. With an estimated 14,791 people named Kory currently living in the US, the name is predominantly found among those aged 30 to 60, indicating a generation gap. Interestingly, Kory is also quite popular outside the US, with the majority of its bearers residing in the United States, suggesting a strong connection to American culture despite its rarity.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Kory
Kory is a unisex given name. It is a male version of the name Cora, which has Greek origins and is the maiden name of the goddess Persephone. The name also can have origins from the Gaelic word coire, which means "in a cauldron", or "In a hollow". Notable people with the name include:…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kory's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kory
How Many People Have the Name Kory?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 444 people in the United States currently share the name Kory. That works out to roughly 1 in every 746,507 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kory a Common or Rare Name?
Kory 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 Kory Mean?
Kory means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kory in SSA data, approximately 91% are male and 9% are female.
When Was Kory Most Popular?
The name Kory reached peak popularity in 1989, with 651 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Kory?
Approximately 444 people named Kory live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 444. That works out to roughly 1 in 746,507 Americans.
Is Kory a rare name?
Kory is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 746,507 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kory mean?
Kory means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kory more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 91% of people named Kory are male and 9% are female.
When was Kory most popular?
Kory peaked in 1989 with 651 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.