How old is someone named Rory?
The average Rory is 24 years old.
Half of all living Rorys are between 5 and 41. The average sits between a large young group and an older one, so many Rorys are much younger than 24.
When was Rory popular?
Most of the Rorys in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2025 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 10 | 0 |
| 1940s | 591 | 320 |
| 1950s | 3,844 | 2,600 |
| 1960s | 3,922 | 3,100 |
| 1970s | 3,010 | 2,700 |
| 1980s | 5,083 | 4,800 |
| 1990s | 3,083 | 3,000 |
| 2000s | 4,822 | 4,800 |
| 2010s | 11,016 | 11,000 |
| 2020s | 14,040 | 14,000 |
How many Rorys are still alive?
About 46,000 Rorys are alive in the US today. That's 94% of the roughly 49,000 babies named Rory since 1933.
Nearly every Rory ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Rory?
About half of living Rorys are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Boomer 11%
- Gen X 9%
- Millennial 14%
- Gen Z 17%
- Gen Alpha 49%
Is Rory an old name?
Not really. Rory is younger than 62 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Rory will be 25 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Rory a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 71% of living Rorys are men, and 29% are women.
The women average 13 and the men 28.
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Rory's name twin is Rosalina. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Rosalina's age curve is the closest match to Rory's: 88% alike.
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Questions about the name Rory
How old is the average Rory?
The average Rory in the US is 24 years old. The median is 14, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Rory?
About 46,000 Rorys are alive in the US today, out of roughly 49,000 babies given the name since 1933.
When was the name Rory most popular?
In 2025, when about 3,100 baby boys were named Rory.
Is Rory a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 49% of living Rorys, but the name spans several generations.
Is Rory a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 71% of living Rorys are men, and 29% are women. The women average 13 and the men 28.
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