Corry

Meaning & origin

Corry is a masculine name that saw its highest use in the United States in 1977, when it ranked within the more common variants of Corey. Since 1986, its popularity has steadily declined, reflecting a broader shift away from names that peaked in the 1970s. The name Corry has been recorded since 1916, but it has never reached a level where a 1-in-N statistic could be reliably calculated, indicating it has always been a relatively uncommon choice. Its rarity today makes it a distinctive option for parents seeking a name with Irish or Norse roots, though its spelling variant Corry is less frequently used than the Corey form.

Corry is primarily an Anglicized variant of the Irish surname Ó Comhraidhe, meaning 'descendant of Comhraidhe,' a personal name possibly derived from 'comhraidhe' meaning 'spear-bearer' or 'companion.' It also shares roots with the Norse name Kóri, meaning 'curly-headed' or 'wind.' The spelling Corry has been used as both a surname and a given name, especially in Ireland and Scotland, and gained modest popularity in the United States in the mid-20th century as a variant of Corey.