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Kory

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAWR-ee /ˈkɔɹ.i/Medium

Meaning: Origin uncertainMedium

In 30 seconds: Kory is an English name whose origin is uncertain. It is a K-spelling of the familiar Corey and Cory.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningOrigin uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#3352 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births35 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1989
Total births (all-time)≈ 14,385

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198919522025

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

The data lists Kory's origin as uncertain, so no firm meaning should be attached. It functions as one of several spellings alongside Corey, Cory, and Korey. Hockey player Corey Perry and actor Corey Feldman carry the most common form.

The name keeps the easy two-syllable bounce of Corey while swapping in a K. Its variations Corey, Cory, and Korey show how interchangeable the spellings are.

Did you know? Kory is a spelling variant of Corey, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'origin uncertain' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Kory — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

CoreyCoryKorey

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Corey Perry (1985–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Corey Feldman (1971–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Kory…

Corey— The common spelling of the same name as Kory, listed in its variations.
Cory— A shorter spelling of the name given among Kory's variations.
Korey— Another K-spelling listed alongside Kory.
Kendry— another English name
Kerry— shares the -ry ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kory mean?

Kory is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Kory?

It's commonly said KAWR-ee /ˈkɔɹ.i/.

Is Kory a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Kory is used as a boy name.

How popular is Kory?

In 2024, Kory ranked #2972 in the U.S. for boys, with 42 births recorded.

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