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Corry
BoyIrish· “uncertain; variant of Corey”
- Meaning
- uncertain; variant of Corey (origin disputed)
- Origin
- Irish
- Pronunciation
- KOR-ee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- Unranked
- US babies 2025
- 0
- Best rank
- #853 (1977)
- Peak year
- 1977
Meaning and origin of Corry
Corry is often said to mean “uncertain; variant of Corey”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Irish roots.
Corry is usually a variant of Corey, which comes from Irish surnames such as O Comhraidhe. The meaning of these surnames is uncertain; suggestions include a link with the Irish word for a hollow or cauldron, but none is firmly established. Corry is also a place name in Ireland and Scotland, and in Dutch it can be a short form of Cornelis or Cornelia. It is said KOR-ee. It has a friendly, easygoing sound, and Cory, Corey and Korey are close alternatives. The double r spelling gives the name a slightly older look than Corey.
Other spellings with the same sound: Corey, Cory, Kory, Korey, Corrie, Kaori, Korry.
Popularity over time
Corry first appears in US Social Security records in 1916. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 3 different years, starting in 1975. Its best national rank was #853 in 1977, the same year it reached its highest count of 101 babies. It did not appear in the 2025 data, which only lists names given to at least five babies.
Its national rank moved from #1,057 in 1980, #3,443 in 2000, and #6,100 in 2010. Of the 2,166 US boys named Corry since records began, 29% were born in the 1970s, its biggest decade. The 1980s come next, with 625 babies. Since 2010, 111 more have been named Corry.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Lashawn, Dedric, Adrain, Hakim, and Taurus.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Corry is usually pronounced KOR-ee, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with C and ends in “-ry”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Corey, Cory, Kory, and Korey.
Middle names for Corry
A few middle names that flow with Corry: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Corry
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Corry mean?
Corry is often said to mean “uncertain; variant of Corey”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Irish roots.
What is the origin of the name Corry?
Corry has Irish roots. Corry is usually a variant of Corey, which comes from Irish surnames such as O Comhraidhe.
Is Corry a popular name?
No. Corry was not recorded for five or more babies of its most common sex in 2025, so it is rare today.
Is Corry a boy or girl name?
Corry is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Corry?
Corry is usually pronounced KOR-ee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings