An estimated 32,809 living Americans are named Rory.
How rare is Rory?
Rory is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 1,768 boys receiving the name in 2025, matching its recorded peak.
How old is the typical Rory?
The median age of a living American named Rory is approximately 22 years, with most bearers falling between 7 and 46 years old.
Is Rory still popular?
Yes — Rory is currently rising in popularity, with 1,768 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 2.5× higher than the previous decade.
Where is Rory most common?
Rory has its strongest geographic signal in North Dakota, where it appears 5.5× more often than the national baseline.
1933Peak 20252025
Peak year
2025
Decline from peak
0%
2025
1,768
All-time
35,841
Diaspora map
Rory broke out in Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, New Jersey, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, and Washington (1982) and became over-represented in 32 states over 37 years.
Broke out: Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, New Jersey, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, and Washington, 1982 · over-represented in 32 states over 37 years
