Corry

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How to Pronounce Corry

Pronounced KOR-ee /ˈkɔːr.i/Medium

Meaning: A variant of Cory/Corey, drawn from a surname that may trace to the Old Norse personal name Kori or to the Gaelic coire, 'cauldron; hollow, ravine.' The routes are uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A midcentury spelling of Corey: Corry ties to Kori or to 'a hollow' (said 'KOR-ee'). Routes uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowEnglish, Irish

MeaningA variant of Cory/Corey, drawn from a surname that may trace to the Old Norse personal name Kori or to the Gaelic coire, 'cauldron; hollow, ravine.' The routes are uncertain.

U.S. rank (2022)#12709 ↘ Falling

2022 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1977

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,166

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Corry is a spelling of Cory/Corey, from a surname linked either to Old Norse Kori or Gaelic 'hollow, ravine.' It crested around 1977 and stayed a minority form behind Corey; routes uncertain, which we note (said 'KOR-ee').

It peaked in the late 1970s and stayed uncommon. A midcentury -y spelling with debated roots.

Did you know? Corry is a variant of Cory/Corey, a surname name of debated origin -- Old Norse Kori or Gaelic coire ('hollow'). It peaked around 1977 among -y boys' names, then trailed Corey; the routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'KOR-ee').

Overall data confidence 40%

References -- Corry — Variant of Cory/Corey; Old Norse Kori or Gaelic 'hollow'; routes uncertain

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Corry mean?

Corry is a variant of Cory/Corey, linked to Old Norse Kori or Gaelic 'hollow, ravine'; the routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Corry?

It's said KOR-ee /ˈkɔːr.i/ -- two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Corry a boy or girl name?

Corry is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Corry?

Corry is an uncommon spelling; it saw its best use around the late nineteen-seventies and is rare today.