The nameJory
Jory is a Cornish form of George. It was most used in the United States in the 1970s.
- Boy's name
- Cornish
- Feast day
Meaning
Jory comes from George, from the Greek georgos, "farmer".
Origin
Cornish.
History
In the United States Jory reached 755th place for boys in 1973.
Popularity of the name Jory
Jory in the United States
Jory was most popular in the United States in the 1980s, with 942 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Jory. Its rise began around 1950, and it peaked in 1991. Half of all babies named Jory in the United States were born before 1990. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 38 births a year on average, against 63 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Jory
Names from the same generation as Jory, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jory mean?
Jory comes from George, from the Greek georgos, "farmer".
What is the origin of the name Jory?
Cornish.
Is Jory a girl's or a boy's name?
Jory is a boy's name. In the United States, 18% of the babies named Jory are girls.
How popular is the name Jory?
In 2024, Jory was the 7495th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 11 births.
What are the variants of the name Jory?
Variants and related names of Jory include George and Georges.
What are good sibling names for Jory?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Ilona, Eveline, Minna and Viktoria for a sister, Rashid, Walid, Abdallah and Rakeem for a brother.