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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Jory — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Jorja|Jos
Celtic◈ Unisex · 54% boy · 46% girl↓ Fading

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Jory

◈

JOR-ee · 2 syllables

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Girl
#7050
↓ Fading
Girl
#7050
Popularity score: 11
↓ Fading
Peak
#5835 in 2023
5yr
-1215 ranks
Velocity
-1215
Birth frequency
4.4 per 1,000,000 births
Boy
#7453
Popularity score: 10
↓ Fading
Peak
#4063 in 2021
5yr
-3291 ranks
Velocity
-3291
Birth frequency
3.1 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #7453 · Falling since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Celtic boy names
Jory

Popularity score: 10  ·  SSA Rank: #7453

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #7050 · Falling since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Jory

Popularity score: 11  ·  SSA Rank: #7050

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-1215 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
16 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
CelticIrishNatureUnisex2-syllableModernRareCoolGroundedContemporary Celtic
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Jorys

innovativeambitiouscreativeentrepreneurialdedicated
STRONG
High confidence

Jory is a Celtic unisex name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #7050 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -1215 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#7453 · very rare
Jory at a Glance
Meaning:Derives from the Irish name Iorwerth or similar Celtic roots meaning "lord" or "noble." Modern usage reflects a streamlined, contemporary take on traditional Irish heritage.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#5835 in 2023
5yr change:-1215 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #7050 · Boy #7453
Notable bearers
Jory Vitiello
Chef and restaurateur
Jory Prum
Football player
Similar Sound
Rory◈Corey◈Tory◈LoryDory
Similar Style
Rowan◈Caden◈Finn◈Kian◈Soren◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Jory
Rowan◈IvyWren◈Beckett◈Hazel◈Stellan◈PhoebeKai◈
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Rowan◈
Irish · #266
↓ Declining
Caden◈
Celtic · #5812
↑↑ Surging
Finn◈
Irish · #11396
↓ Fading
Kian◈
Irish · —
→ Stable
Soren◈
Scandinavian · #4358
↑↑ Surging
Madelyn
Celtic · #65
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Jory · Overview
Summary

Jory is a Celtic unisex name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #7050 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Works for any sex
54% boy · 46% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Nature character
Jory carries a grounded, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 1215 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
jory.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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