Cory is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #425 in 2011 with 92 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 252 births ranking #140. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 63.5%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 3,759 boys born was named Cory. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.