Jory
2025 SSA
2025 SSA
About Jory
Jory as a feminine name is an intriguing choice with several possible origins. It may be a feminine adaptation of the masculine Jory, which itself can be a variant of George (meaning "farmer"), a form of the Hebrew name Yore ("he will teach"), or a short form of names like Marjorie. When used for girls, Jory has a modern, androgynous quality with its short, punchy sound. The name's simplicity makes it easy to spell and pronounce while remaining distinctive. Though uncommon for either gender, it has seen occasional use throughout the English-speaking world. Jory carries an independent, spirited quality that parents seeking an unconventional yet accessible name might find appealing. Its brevity allows it to pair well with longer surnames and middle names.
Jory for boys#4614 US
A rarely-used name even in its native Cornwall, Jory nevertheless feels very wearable, thanks to its similarity to familiar picks like Rory, Corey and Joey. Jory Cassel is a minor character in the first season of Game of Thrones.
Pronounced JOR-ee.
As of October 2026, Jory ranked #10471 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3147 in 1950.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #3,956 | 26 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #3,327 | 34 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | #2,812 | 43 |
| 2017 | #3,950 | 38 | #3,279 | 35 |
| 2018 | #3,884 | 38 | #3,267 | 35 |
| 2019 | #4,295 | 33 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | #4,063 | 26 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | #4,363 | 24 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | #4,162 | 26 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | #4,614 | 22 |
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Jory in pop culture
- Main Character in the book "My Big Nose and Other Natural DisastersGirl
" by Sydney Salter
- Jory (aka Julian Janus MarquetBoy
or Julian + Cory), character in V.C. Andrews' "Petals on the Wind" and "Seeds of Yesterday"
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main character in 1973 film "Jory"
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a minor character in the video game "Dragon Age: Origins"