Name meaning & stats
Cory
Cory means “hollow (debated)”. 133,761 US babies since 1940, peak 1989. Notable Corys are 2.8× over-represented as American football players.
What it means
“hollow (debated)”
Form of Corey
In US birth records
Peak year: 1989
133,761 US babies were named Cory between 1940 and 2025.
Where Corys end up
Not enough notable Corys yet, so this uses the spelling family: Corey, Cory, Kory, Korey.
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| NFL-style footballer | 2.8× | High · 120 people |
| Basketball player | 2.3× | High · 82 people |
| Ice hockey player | 2.3× | High · 44 people |
| Actor | 1.1× | High · 40 people |
Among notable men who are American football players, the Corey family show up 2.8× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Cory has a surprise career: 1.9×
Spelling family
1 in 3 Coreys spell it Cory
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1989)