Cory is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #207 in 2000 with 155 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 252 births ranking #140. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 38.5%. In 2000, approximately 1 in every 1,891 boys born was named Cory. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.