Rory is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1354 in 2001 with 142 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 1,332 births ranking #230. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 255.0%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 12,680 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.