How old is someone named Cory?
The average Cory is 39 years old.
Half of all living Corys are between 33 and 47.
When was Cory popular?
Cory had one big moment, peaking in 1989. 53% of the babies ever named Cory arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
Popular names of 1989 · The most popular names of the 1980s →
Show the numbers by decade
| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 7 | 0 |
| 1930s | 10 | 0 |
| 1940s | 225 | 110 |
| 1950s | 1,968 | 1,400 |
| 1960s | 6,513 | 5,400 |
| 1970s | 29,452 | 27,000 |
| 1980s | 46,429 | 44,000 |
| 1990s | 35,285 | 34,000 |
| 2000s | 9,137 | 9,000 |
| 2010s | 3,483 | 3,500 |
| 2020s | 1,269 | 1,300 |
How many Corys are still alive?
About 120,000 Corys are alive in the US today. That's 93% of the roughly 130,000 babies named Cory since 1924.
Nearly every Cory ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Cory?
About half of living Corys are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Boomer 3%
- Gen X 27%
- Millennial 55%
- Gen Z 13%
- Gen Alpha 3%
Is Cory an old name?
Somewhat. Cory is older than 66 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Cory will be 64 in 2056, so the name is aging fast.
Is Cory a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 95% of living Corys are men, and 5% are women.
The women average 44 and the men 39.
Names the same age as Cory
NAME TWIN
Cory's name twin is Felisha. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Felisha's age curve is the closest match to Cory's: 92% alike.
Other spellings: Corey (38) · Kory (37) · Korey (33)
Compare: Corey vs. Cory
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Questions about the name Cory
How old is the average Cory?
The average Cory in the US is 39 years old. The median is 39, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Cory?
About 120,000 Corys are alive in the US today, out of roughly 130,000 babies given the name since 1924.
When was the name Cory most popular?
In 1989, when about 6,700 baby boys were named Cory.
Is Cory a Millennial name?
Yes. About 55% of living Corys are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this