Boy · #8,766 in 2026

Ory

Name: Popularity of the name Ory in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Ory, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,766

Peak Rank

#2,429 (1986)

Total Babies

147

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1919

First Year

2011

Last Year

1986

Peak Year

#2429

Peak Rank

147

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ory

Ory first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1919, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1986, when 22 Orys were born — ranking #2,429 that year. As of 2026, Ory ranks #8,766 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 147 Orys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Ory

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ory is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Ori
Henri
Orie
Auri
Oary
Orri
Aura
Ari
Ora
Oro
Ahri
Houri

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ory

What does the name Ory mean?

Ory is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1919. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ory in 2026?

In 2026, Ory ranks #8,766 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Ory most popular?

Ory reached its peak popularity in 1986, ranking #2,429 that year with 22 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Ory most popular?

Ory has historically been most popular in Louisiana. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ory.

Is Ory a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Ory is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Ory?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ory include Halley, Randale, Joseh. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ory

Ory is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1919 and has accumulated 147 births in the dataset. Ory's peak popularity came in 1986 when it ranked #2,429. Use the chart and map above to compare Ory's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.