Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Rory.
National Rank (2025)
#199
All-Time Peak Rank
#199 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
35,841
Unisex Distribution72.5% Boy / 27.5% GirlBalance: Leans Male
💡 The Rory Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Rory
According to SSA data, Rory achieved its highest historical rank of #199 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 1,768 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 107.3%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 87 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Rory scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Fast Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+107.3% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,768Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
87Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:10
1940s:462
1950s:3,621
1960s:3,737
1970s:2,668
1980s:4,738
1990s:2,706
2000s:2,737
2010s:6,990
2020s:8,172
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesRo-ry
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with R, a letter used by only 4.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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