Jory
Gender-neutral name · American · English
Meaningfarmer · Cornish form of George
- US rank
- #4,539
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #753 in 1973
22 babies were named Jory in the US in 2025. It has climbed 502 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1950–2025
US births per million boys, 1947–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Jory you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 77,519 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Jory, 22 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jory would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJory first shows up in US birth records in 1947, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 78 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1973, when it ranked #753. Today it's #4,539, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowJory was 2.1× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 36,364 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 77,519.
- TrendJory has climbed 502 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,539. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Boy or girlJory is given to both boys and girls: 71% of the 31 babies named Jory in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningJory is a Cornish form of George, which means “farmer”. Our records link it to American and English roots.
About the name Jory
Jory is a gender-neutral name of American and English origin meaning “farmer”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-ory”. US birth records list Jory for boys from 1947 to 2025, in 78 of those 79 years. Its best year was 1973, when it ranked #753 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,539, with 22 babies. Of the 31 US babies named Jory in 2025, 29% were girls and 71% were boys.
Origin:American namesEnglish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.2 | 462,963 girls |
| 1960s | 1.6 | 617,284 girls |
| 1970s | 4.2 | 236,407 girls |
| 1980s | 5.1 | 196,464 girls |
| 1990s | 6.8 | 145,985 girls |
| 2000s | 4.0 | 253,165 girls |
| 2010s | 12 | 85,470 girls |
| 2020s | 9.9 | 101,351 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 2.2 | 447,761 boys |
| 1950s | 8.4 | 118,624 boys |
| 1960s | 6.5 | 154,083 boys |
| 1970s | 30 | 33,750 boys |
| 1980s | 46 | 21,796 boys |
| 1990s | 40 | 24,931 boys |
| 2000s | 18 | 55,127 boys |
| 2010s | 17 | 59,988 boys |
| 2020s | 12 | 81,633 boys |
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- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Girl name: Daisy · day's eye
- Girl name: Josie · he will add
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Kinsley · king's meadow
- Girl name: Sienna · from Siena
Questions about the name Jory
What does the name Jory mean?
Jory means “farmer” in Cornish, as a form of George.
What is the origin of the name Jory?
Jory has American, English roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Lainey, Maverick.
Is Jory a boy or girl name?
Both. Jory is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 29% of US babies named Jory were girls.
How popular is the name Jory?
Jory ranked #4,539 for US boys in 2025, given to 22 babies. Its best year was 1973 (#753).