Languages: This boy's name is used in English.

Nicknames: Cor

Popularity: The name Cory ranked 272nd in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of 2000-2003 Social Security Administration statistics and 229th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

This name was popular earlier in the 20th century, then fell off in usage, but has begun making a comeback in recent years.

Narrative: Some authorities don't believe this Irish surname is related to the Old Norse personal name Kori. They prefer the Germanic-derived Godfrey (meaning ''peaceful god'') as a source.

Nickname For: Cora

Alternative Spellings: Caurie

Popularity: The name Cory ranked 1529th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Though this name has fluctuated in use, it has been quietly present throughout the last century.

Narrative: This was an Irish surname.

Some authorities do not derive it from Old Norse. They prefer the Ancient Germanic-derived name Godfrey (meaning ''peaceful god'') as a source.