Kory
Boy name · #3326 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Kory? In official American birth records, Kory has been tracked continuously since 1952, giving it 73 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 35 baby boys were named Kory, placing it at #3326 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1804, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 51,429 boys born in 2025 was named Kory.
The 73-year story
Kory first appears in the Social Security records in 1952, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1989, when 601 boys were named Kory — good for #373 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Kory per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Kory against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Kory in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Kory is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Kory will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Kory is most common
State-level data for Kory is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Kory
Statistically, parents drawn to Kory tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Cory, Korey, Kurtis, Kori, and Eloy.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Kory | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | #3314 |
| 2024 | 42 | #2958 |
| 2023 | 48 | #2693 |
| 2022 | 63 | #2269 |
| 2021 | 46 | #2732 |
| 2020 | 52 | #2467 |
| 2019 | 58 | #2339 |
| 2018 | 50 | #2546 |
| 2017 | 65 | #2109 |
| 2016 | 72 | #1991 |
| 2015 | 83 | #1804 |
| 2014 | 75 | #1920 |
| 2013 | 75 | #1878 |
| 2012 | 72 | #1959 |
| 2011 | 86 | #1719 |
| 2010 | 80 | #1816 |
| 2009 | 96 | #1638 |
| 2008 | 119 | #1414 |
| 2007 | 125 | #1341 |
| 2006 | 139 | #1202 |
| 2005 | 155 | #1070 |
| 2004 | 143 | #1101 |
| 2003 | 169 | #964 |
| 2002 | 162 | #973 |
| 2001 | 207 | #808 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Kory?
In official American birth records, the name Kory first appeared in 1952 (over 73 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 73 years.
Is Kory a popular boy name?
Kory ranked #3326 among boys in 2025 with 35 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1804.
When was the name Kory most popular?
Kory peaked in 1989, when 601 American boys received the name (ranked #373 that year). Since 1989 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Kory?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 51,429 newborn American boys was named Kory. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.