Cory is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #206 in 2004 with 180 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 252 births ranking #140. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 28.6%. In 2004, approximately 1 in every 1,714 boys born was named Cory. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.