How Many People Are Named Lory?
Complete statistics for the name Lory: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lory means 'dove' in Italian, symbolizing peace and grace. Only 1 in 156,086 Americans are named Lory, making it very rare with just 2,114 living people today. The majority of Lorys are over 60, showing its strong connection to older generations.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 traditionally represents introspection, spirituality, and wisdom.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 60All 2,525 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: 1961Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lory Through the Generations
Lory has been a steady presence in American naming trends since the early 1960s when it peaked with 106 births in 1961. Today, the name remains stable but less popular, with only 2,525 total births recorded throughout history. The current demographic shows a significant aging trend, with 57% of Lorys being over 60 years old, indicating a strong preference among parents from that era.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lory's Italian roots
📄 About the Name Lory
How Many People Have the Name Lory?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 485 people in the United States currently share the name Lory. That works out to roughly 1 in every 683,401 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lory a Common or Rare Name?
Lory 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 Lory Mean?
Lory means "dove" and comes from Italian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lory in SSA data, approximately 5% are male and 95% are female.
When Was Lory Most Popular?
The name Lory reached peak popularity in 1961, with 106 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Lory?
Approximately 485 people named Lory live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 485. That works out to roughly 1 in 683,401 Americans.
Is Lory a rare name?
Lory is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 683,401 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lory mean?
Lory means "dove" and comes from Italian origins.
Is Lory more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 5% of people named Lory are male and 95% are female.
When was Lory most popular?
Lory peaked in 1961 with 106 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.