Rising since 1997, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Mory since 1989
Babies named Mory per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 32 |
| 2010s | 32 |
| 2020s | 47 |
Meaning & origin
Mory is an exceedingly rare name in the United States, first recorded in 1989 and ranking 8,910th in 2025, with roughly 1 in 213,510 newborns receiving it. Its trajectory has been steadily rising since 1997, and it reached its peak in 2024, consistent with a broader trend toward short, surname-inspired names. Although no top states have reported significant usage, Mory fits a pattern of names ending in the 'ee' sound that have gained modest traction in the 2020s. Its etymology is uncertain, likely derived from Maurice or Amory, making it a low-key choice for parents seeking a name that feels both familiar and distinctive.
Mory is a rare given name that appears in English-speaking contexts, likely arising as a short form or variant of Maurice (from Latin Mauritius, meaning 'Moorish, dark-skinned') or as a diminutive of Amory (from Germanic Amalric, meaning 'work-power'). It may also be a transferred use of the Irish surname Mory. The name has seen very limited but consistent use in the United States since the late 20th century.
“Mory” around the world
Where Mory lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
50
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Mory
Names that share Mory's style, for a brother or sister.
