Rorey
Boy name · German · Irish · Scottish
Meaningred king · Irish form of Rory
- US rank
- #7,194
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,973 in 1984
11 babies were named Rorey in the US in 2025. It has climbed 3,411 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1983–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Rorey you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 156,250 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Rorey, 11 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Rorey would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRorey first shows up in US birth records in 1983, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 42 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1984, when it reached #4,973.
- Then vs nowRorey is 2.1× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 322,581 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 156,250.
- TrendRorey has climbed 3,411 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #7,194. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Boy or girlRorey is given to both boys and girls: 65% of the 17 babies named Rorey in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningRorey is an Irish form of Rory, which means “red king”. Our records link it to German, Irish and Scottish roots.
About the name Rorey
Rorey is a boy name of German, Irish and Scottish origin meaning “red king”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-rey”. US birth records list Rorey for boys from 1983 to 2025, in 25 of those 43 years. Its best year was 1984, when it ranked #4,973 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,194, with 11 babies.
Origin:German namesIrish namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.2 | 463,576 boys |
| 1990s | 0.4 | 2,702,703 boys |
| 2000s | 2.0 | 497,512 boys |
| 2010s | 2.1 | 478,469 boys |
| 2020s | 3.8 | 265,487 boys |
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Questions about the name Rorey
What does the name Rorey mean?
Rorey means “red king” in Irish, as a form of Rory.
What is the origin of the name Rorey?
Rorey has German, Irish, Scottish roots in our records. Other German names include Liam, Miles, Axel.
Is Rorey a boy or girl name?
Rorey is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Rorey?
Rorey ranked #7,194 for US boys in 2025, given to 11 babies. Its best year was 1984 (#4,973).