Cory
c(o)-ry
US Popularity:2202
Origin:Irish
Meaning:Priest; Maiden; Troop
Cory is a gender-neutral name with multiple origins. This beautiful pick derives from the Irish word coire, meaning a "troop." Although this translation is admittedly a bit strange, it's only the beginning! Cory may also be rooted in the Greek name Cora, meaning "maiden," and the goddess Persephone. Despite being the queen of the underworld, this daughter of Zeus is forever tied to spring flowers and nature's beauty. Lastly, many may think of the Arabic association to the name Khoury, meaning "priest."
Famous People Named Cory
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- Cory MonteithMusician
Cory Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Cory is currently #1630 on The Bump
Boy:Cory is currently #1167 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Cory is currently #903 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Cory is currently #2202 in U.S. births
Boy:Cory is currently #2457 in U.S. births
Girl:Cory is currently #9785 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#9785
in 2022
+ 4304
from 2021
Sources
Ancestry, Cory Family History
Ancestry, Corey Family History
Hamari Web, Khoury
Name Doctor, Corynn
Behind the Name, Kore, May 2020
WordSense, Cory
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