Cory

♀ Girl

Pronounced KOR-ee /ˈkɔr.i/High

Meaning: From a Gaelic surname/place — variously 'from the hollow' and 'the round hill'; used for both sexes (more often male); here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: From the hollow; the round hill: Cory is a Gaelic surname. Crisp, breezy, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'KOR-ee').

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Origin LowGaelic, Irish

MeaningFrom a Gaelic surname/place — variously 'from the hollow' and 'the round hill'; used for both sexes (more often male); here for girls; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#7576 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1978

Total births (all-time)≈ 6,599

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

Cory comes from a Gaelic surname and place — variously 'from the hollow' and 'the round hill' (routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes (more often male), here for girls (slug distinguished; said 'KOR-ee'; full forms Corinne, Cordelia).

In the U.S. it leans male but is used for girls. Rare for girls, from-the-hollow at the root, and breezy.

Did you know? Cory comes from a Gaelic surname/place, variously 'from the hollow' and 'the round hill' — a crisp, breezy name, used for both sexes (more often male; here for girls; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KOR-ee').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Cory — unisex; routes layered

Variations

CoreyKorieCori

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cory mean?

Cory is a Gaelic surname, variously 'from the hollow' and 'the round hill'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Cory?

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

Is Cory a boy or girl name?

Cory is used for both sexes (more often male); this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Cory?

Cory is rare for girls in the U.S.