Rory is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #2765 in 1997 with 45 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 1,332 births ranking #230. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 12.5%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 38,681 girls born was named Rory. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Rory is a lively Irish name traditionally understood to mean 'red king'. It feels energetic, modern, and comfortably unisex in current use.
Long used in Ireland, Rory became more broadly popular as short Celtic names gained traction internationally. Its crisp sound and strong meaning helped it travel well.