Baby Name Popularity Profile

Rory

Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Rory.

National Rank (2025)
#230
All-Time Peak Rank
#230 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
13,580
Unisex Distribution 72.5% Boy / 27.5% Girl Balance: Leans Male
πŸ’‘ The Rory Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.

πŸ“– The Story Behind Rory

According to SSA data, Rory achieved its highest historical rank of #230 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 1,332 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 217.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 58 consecutive years.

πŸ“Š 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 +217.9% Growth
18801920196020002025

πŸ“ˆ Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 1,332 Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
0 yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
58 Years
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 0
1920s: 0
1930s: 0
1940s: 129
1950s: 223
1960s: 185
1970s: 342
1980s: 345
1990s: 377
2000s: 2,085
2010s: 4,026
2020s: 5,868

πŸ“ Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Ro-ry
Letter Count 4 Letters
Spelling Complexity Easy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with R, a letter used by only 4.7% of SSA names.

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πŸ“ Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking Local Zone State Colorado
Strongest Geographic Region Footprint Northeast
States with Core Active Data 48 States Regions
State Region 2025 Absolute Rank Total Historical Births Peak Year 5-Year Velocity
Colorado #234 272 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona #248 240 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas #183 185 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #262 281 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #210 137 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #157 307 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #122 392 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #179 359 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon #204 133 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #157 191 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #191 312 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #163 639 2025 +58.1% Growth
Wisconsin #157 270 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska #239 96 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Maine #126 57 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Alaska Unranked 18 2014 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #284 288 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #366 426 2025 +82.1% Growth
Connecticut #245 129 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho #215 46 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #170 619 2025 +109.4% Growth
Texas #371 862 2025 +97.9% Growth
Michigan #174 425 2025 +85.2% Growth
Maryland #351 169 2025 Insufficient historical volume
California #338 1,117 2025 +94.0% Growth
New Hampshire #198 35 2022 Insufficient historical volume
New York #193 816 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #241 141 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #210 497 2025 +92.0% Growth
New Jersey #295 265 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #243 157 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Nevada #321 30 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #318 251 2025 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #270 256 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Montana #118 27 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #273 183 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas #187 84 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #193 140 2025 Insufficient historical volume
South Dakota #135 26 2024 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #277 107 2025 Insufficient historical volume
North Dakota #155 23 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #242 105 2025 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia #225 46 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island Unranked 14 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii Unranked 11 2019 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico #178 15 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi #334 29 2023 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia Unranked 6 2022 Insufficient historical volume

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