Cory is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #278 in 2008 with 154 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 252 births ranking #140. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 38.9%. In 2008, approximately 1 in every 2,204 boys born was named Cory. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.