Declining since 1988, #4,539 for boys today.
Popularity of Jory since 1947
Babies named Jory per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1989, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Jory's real moment was 1973.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0 | 12 |
| 1950s | 41 | 165 |
| 1960s | 30 | 127 |
| 1970s | 65 | 477 |
| 1980s | 88 | 853 |
| 1990s | 124 | 787 |
| 2000s | 73 | 361 |
| 2010s | 203 | 314 |
| 2020s | 96 | 127 |
Meaning & origin
Jory is a name of Cornish origin, likely a form of George meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker'. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1947 and reached its peak rank in 1973. Since 1988, its usage has been declining, with a current rank of 4,539 and approximately 1 in 77,640 newborns receiving the name. Though unisex, Jory has historically been more common for boys. Its sound aligns with modern short names like Cory and Tory, but it remains relatively rare, never appearing among top state rankings.
Jory is likely a Cornish form of George, derived from the Greek name Georgios, meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker'. It has been used as both a given name and a surname, particularly in Cornwall and Devon. In the United States, Jory emerged as a modern given name in the mid-20th century, with records starting in 1947.
Sibling names for Jory
Names that share Jory's style, for a brother or sister.
