Jory
Boy nameJory has been given to 3,943 babies in the U.S. since 1947. It peaked in 1991.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
3,943
Peak year
1991 (152 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1947
10-year trend
▼ -43%
Gender split
18% girls / 82% boys
Rank through the decades
Jory's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1950 | #966 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Jory — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Jory.
FAQ
How popular is the name Jory?
Jory has been given to 3,943 babies in the U.S. since 1947. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Jory peak?
Jory peaked in 1991, when 152 babies were given the name.
Is Jory a girl or boy name?
Jory is primarily a boy name (82% of babies named Jory are boys).
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