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How Many People Are Named Kory?
Estimated people named Kory living in the U.S. today
14,881
Gender distribution
92% male · 8% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 15,680
- Peak year: 1989 (651 births)
- Estimated living today: 14,881
Kory by age group — who carries the name today?
Kory popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Kory
Kory has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 15,680 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 14,881 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 22,969 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Korys you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Kory in the US?
An estimated 14,881 people named Kory are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Kory rare — about 1 in 22,969 Americans.
Is Kory a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Kory is 92% male and 8% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Kory most popular?
Kory peaked in 1989, when 651 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Kory?
Kory ranks #1,885 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 51 out of 100 (higher means rarer).