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Kory

boy name
Origin
Irish
Syllables
2
Peak era
1970s/2020s
Today
▬ Steady

Meaning

variant of Corey, 'from the hollow'

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Popularity, 1890–2024

1890speak 1970s2020s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Kory peaked in the 1970s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.

When you meet Kory

Most people given the name Kory in the United States were born between 1970 and 1999. The Kory you meet today is most often in his 30s or 40s.

Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.

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The Kory deep dive

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