Corry
Every Corry since 1916 — 2,480 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Corry
Corry is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1916, 2,480 American babies have been named Corry — about 87% boys and 13% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1977, when 124 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Corry stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Corry year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 5 | #12,715 |
| 2021 | — | — | 5 | #12,510 |
| 2020 | — | — | 11 | #7,124 |
| 2019 | — | — | 7 | #9,944 |
| 2018 | — | — | 7 | #9,881 |
| 2017 | — | — | 8 | #9,019 |
| 2016 | — | — | 7 | #9,875 |
| 2015 | — | — | 10 | #7,593 |
| 2014 | — | — | 9 | #8,267 |
| 2013 | — | — | 9 | #8,247 |
| 2012 | — | — | 11 | #7,159 |
| 2011 | — | — | 8 | #8,915 |
| 2010 | — | — | 14 | #6,100 |
| 2009 | — | — | 11 | #7,314 |
| 2008 | — | — | 11 | #7,299 |
| 2007 | — | — | 18 | #5,034 |
| 2006 | — | — | 19 | #4,711 |
| 2005 | — | — | 12 | #6,299 |
| 2004 | — | — | 19 | #4,448 |
| 2003 | — | — | 18 | #4,455 |
| 2002 | — | — | 17 | #4,537 |
| 2001 | — | — | 16 | #4,714 |
| 2000 | — | — | 24 | #3,443 |
| 1995 | — | — | 34 | #2,306 |
| 1990 | 9 | #8,634 | 71 | #1,318 |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,070 | 55 | #1,293 |
| 1980 | 13 | #5,295 | 73 | #1,057 |
| 1975 | 22 | #3,179 | 74 | #954 |
| 1970 | 16 | #3,746 | 46 | #1,225 |
| 1965 | — | — | 15 | #2,104 |
| 1960 | 6 | #5,827 | 11 | #2,567 |
| 1955 | — | — | 16 | #1,986 |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | 8 | #3,441 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | 6 | #3,669 |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Corry
- Corry Brokken Singer · 1932–2016
- Corry Evans Soccer player · b. 1990
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Corry in 2025?
Corry did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Corry?
2,480 babies have been named Corry in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Corry most popular?
Corry peaked in 1977, when 124 newborns received the name.
Is Corry a boy or girl name?
Corry is used for both: about 13% of babies named Corry have been girls and 87% boys.
Is the name Corry rising or falling?
Corry is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Corry?
Well-known people named Corry include Corry Brokken (singer), Corry Evans (soccer player).