The name Cory is a girl's name of English, Irish origin meaning "from the hollow".

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This Corey variation is getting a fresh shot of style juice thanks to young It Girl Cory Kennedy (not to be confused with RFK daughter, filmmaker Rory Kennedy).

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The name Cory is currently ranked #971 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #604 in 1978. It is currently rising in popularity. Cory is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

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The name Cory is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning "from the hollow".

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A variation of Corey, this spelling has also been on a steady decline since the early-1990s. Its days are likely numbered on the US popularity charts altogether.

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The name Cory is currently ranked #985 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #59 in 1988. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in CORY, CORY, and CORY. Cory is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

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