Cory

Also a girl's name

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    Origin:
  • Irish: One who lives near a hollow
Description:
Cory is such an 80s boy name. And like many other things that were beloved in that era (neon and scrunchies come to mind), this name has taken a nosedive in popularity. But, don't worry, we're sure the name will live on in endless Boy Meets World reruns and it's main character, Cory Matthews.
Popularity:
How popular is Cory? Here's how many babies were named Cory over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
 Ranking   Name
Alternate Spellings:
Correy
Famous Namesakes:
Actor Cory Monteith, Football player Croy Bird, Musician Cory Wells
Celebrity Babies:
Son of Johnny Carson, Son of Julius Erving
Syllables:
2
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