An estimated 120,062 living Americans are named Cory.
How rare is Cory?
Cory is uncommon among babies today, with 160 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 97.5% from its 1989 peak.
How old is the typical Cory?
The median age of a living American named Cory is approximately 39 years, with most bearers falling between 33 and 47 years old.
Is Cory still popular?
No. Cory is endangered as a baby name, down 97.5% from its 1989 peak with 160 births in 2025.
Where is Cory most common?
Cory has its strongest geographic signal in Utah, where it appears 20.1× more often than the national baseline.
1924Peak 19892025
Peak year
1989
Decline from peak
97.5%
2025
160
All-time
127,179
Diaspora map
Cory broke out in Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin (1968) and became over-represented in 35 states over 35 years.
Broke out: Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin, 1968 · over-represented in 35 states over 35 years
