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The baby name Cory is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KOR-ee (IPA: /ˈkɔːri/ or /ˈkɔri/).

Cory is English, Gaelic, Irish, Norse in Origin.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English, Gaelic, Irish, Norse
Pronunciation: KOR-ee (IPA: /ˈkɔːri/ or /ˈkɔri/)

What is the meaning of the name Cory ?

The baby name Cory is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KOR-ee (IPA: /ˈkɔːri/ or /ˈkɔri/).

Cory is English, Gaelic, Irish, Norse in Origin.

Cory is a unisex given name with multiple roots. As a surname-based forename, it aligns with Corey, from Irish Ó Comhraidhe (“descendant of Comhraidhe”), a personal name of uncertain meaning, and with Scottish Corrie, from Gaelic coire, “cauldron; corrie/hollow.” On the feminine side, Cory serves as a short form of Cora, Corinne, or Corinna, ultimately from Greek korē, “maiden.” Variants include Corey, Cori, Corie, Corrie, Kory, Kori, Korey, Korie, and Korrie.

Used as a transferred surname in the 19th century, Cory rose sharply in the English-speaking world in the late 20th century, especially for boys, fueled by the surge of brisk, two-syllable surname names and pop-culture Coreys of the 1980s–90s. As Cori/Corrie it has long served girls as a friendly nickname for classical Cor‑ names. Today Cory remains a flexible, modern choice that nods to Gaelic landscapes and the Greek sense of the “maiden.”

Cory has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Cory

Corazon Aquino Politician · Born 1933 · Philippines Corazon Aquino became the first female president of the Philippines, known for leading the country through the People Power Revolution that restored democracy in 1986. Her presidency marked a significant shift from the authoritarian rule of Ferdinand Marcos. Aquino's leadership and dedication to democratic principles left a lasting impact on the nation. Cory Booker Politician · Born 1969 · United States Cory Booker is a prominent American politician known for serving as the U.S. Senator from New Jersey since 2013. Before his tenure in the Senate, he gained national attention as the Mayor of Newark, where he focused on urban development and education reform. Booker has also been a vocal advocate for criminal justice reform and social equality. Cory Monteith Actor|musician · Born 1982 · Canada Cory Monteith was a Canadian actor and musician best known for his role as Finn Hudson on the television series Glee. He also appeared in films like Monte Carlo and Sisters & Brothers. Born in 1982, Cory's career was tragically cut short when he passed away in 2013.
Cory Michael Smith Actor · Born 1986 · United States Cory Michael Smith is an American actor best known for his role as Edward Nygma, also known as the Riddler, in the TV series Gotham. He has also appeared in films like Carol and 1985, showcasing his versatility across different genres.

Cory – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2022 #1 — 794
BW 0 #19 1 960
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
JP 0 #76 2 4,057
CN 0 #85 2 3,857
JM 0 #91 3 3,714
ID Girls 0 #101 2 3,319
TW 0 #102 2 4,523
PH 0 #105 6 5,607
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
KW 0 #119 3 5,216
PA 0 #136 3 3,797
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
CR 0 #158 8 5,526
PR Boys 0 #178 1 2,508
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
AE 0 #185 3 10,220
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
LU Girls 0 #189 2 4,850
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
PS 0 #225 2 5,692
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
TW Boys 0 #231 11 7,111
MO Boys 0 #232 3 5,842
JM Boys 0 #235 38 6,876
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
EC Girls 0 #256 3 3,650
MO Girls 0 #259 5 7,056
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
IL 0 #281 2 6,291
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
JP Boys 0 #285 13 7,909
TW Girls 0 #287 3 8,139
Canada Girls 2005 #295 5 2,598
Canada Boys 2024 #300 7 2,588
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
QA Girls 0 #306 11 15,378
SA 0 #311 2 10,560
PE 0 #324 6 6,350
CN Boys 0 #326 6 9,639
GT 0 #336 3 5,948
JO Girls 0 #338 2 7,570
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
MY 0 #352 3 12,352
HK 0 #353 5 8,483
CN Girls 0 #358 2 8,829
GH Boys 0 #360 2 8,138
PH Girls 0 #361 30 13,098
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
France Boys 2020 #385 7 2,846
France Girls 2003 #385 7 2,806
CL 0 #399 13 6,867
MX 0 #400 14 8,339
CR Boys 0 #403 85 10,188
BO 0 #405 4 6,868
PH Boys 0 #406 3 11,440
EG 0 #411 2 6,387
GT Girls 0 #412 94 7,500
OM Girls 0 #421 4 15,987
PA Girls 0 #457 25 9,861
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
ZA 0 #472 3 14,421
KW Girls 0 #473 43 19,177
AR Boys 0 #482 2 7,628
GT Boys 0 #497 3 7,625
PA Boys 0 #503 3 9,305
HK Boys 0 #511 17 12,905
CR Girls 0 #521 12 11,342
RU Girls 0 #521 3 11,913
RU Boys 0 #523 4 12,621
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
UY Girls 0 #533 4 6,731
AE Girls 0 #537 17 20,968
PS Boys 0 #538 11 10,655
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
CM Girls 0 #558 3 11,671
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
SG Girls 0 #565 22 18,916
AR Girls 0 #574 26 8,289
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
BH 0 #582 6 17,937
HK Girls 0 #591 25 16,104
BO Girls 0 #601 11 9,488
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
BO Boys 0 #618 5 9,244
IL Boys 0 #623 3 10,983
IL Girls 0 #644 2 11,648
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
IT 0 #687 28 4,183
LB 0 #687 4 13,263
SG Boys 0 #688 10 17,960
CL Boys 0 #695 6 13,390
United States Boys 2024 #697 197 7,044
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
CL Girls 0 #774 78 14,098
BR Boys 0 #784 2 12,213
KW Boys 0 #802 5 18,755
NG Girls 0 #822 5 15,093
Germany Girls 0 #826 13 4,949
PE Girls 0 #828 116 14,861
TN 0 #864 2 13,765
PE Boys 0 #865 14 14,506
SA Girls 0 #883 53 25,931
Spain Girls 0 #895 89 5,561
United States Girls 2024 #901 16 8,487
CO Boys 0 #909 12 15,656
OM Boys 0 #912 7 17,948
EG Boys 0 #922 4 15,035
Germany Boys 0 #938 15 5,697
MX Boys 0 #944 39 16,355
NL Girls 0 #946 10 5,933
MY Girls 0 #970 25 24,821
MX Girls 0 #988 196 17,781
NG Boys 0 #993 9 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,008 2 14,742
CO Girls 0 #1,037 42 16,140
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
MY Boys 0 #1,093 19 25,439
AE Boys 0 #1,142 2 22,615
ZA Boys 0 #1,153 26 25,619
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
IT Girls 0 #1,218 229 9,415
ZA Girls 0 #1,235 2 25,928
TR 0 #1,250 5 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,401 71 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,684 8 28,008

Cory is popular in 64 countries — most recent births per country:

Scotland, United Kingdom
Canada
France
United States
Ireland

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People also ask about Cory

Cory is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Cory is a 2 syllable name, pronounced KOR-ee (IPA: /ˈkɔːri/ or /ˈkɔri/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Corey, Cori, Corie, Kory, Kori and Korie.
Across languages, Cory has these equivalents: Corrie (Scottish diminutive/variant), Kori (Norse form), Cora (feminine name often conflated), Corey (alternate spelling).
Yes, very popular — Cory ranked #1 in Ireland in 2022, and appears in official birth registries across 5 countries.
Cory ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2022).
Yes — 4 notable people named Cory are in our database, including Corazon Aquino (Politician), Cory Booker (Politician), Cory Monteith (Actor|musician).