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The name Cory has Greek origins, meaning 'warrior' or 'helmet'. It has evolved through various historical forms and is commonly used in modern English-speaking countries. The name is associated with traits of friendliness and youthfulness, and it has no direct biblical relevance.

The name Cory is most popular in Montana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Cory has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Cory' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7050th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3462nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 539th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 133rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 76th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 317th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 851st out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 7516th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1705th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 882nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 991st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4650th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8255th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Cory' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.