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Origin & history of Corry1
Irish / Old Norse roots
Corry is a spelling variant of Cory, originally an Irish surname from the Gaelic O Comhraidhe meaning descendant of Comhraidhe, possibly meaning seething or from a hollow. Alternative origins connect the name to the Old Norse Kori meaning chosen one. The Corry spelling, with the double-r, became a fashionable American variant in the 1970s. Corry peaked in 1977 within the broader Cory / Corey naming family.
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Root name
The root form of Corry is
Cory — meaning From the hollow, helmet.
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Modern usage
Corry remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Corry?
1977
peak year
At its height in 1977, Corry reached #853 nationally — 101 babies received it that single year. Its strongest stretch was the 1970s — particularly the decade right around the peak. Today, Corry is a rare name in U.S. records with about 8 babies named Corry each year. Corry's usage has fallen in recent decades. In all, around 2,480 babies have been registered as Corry since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
101
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #853)
(ranked #853)
8
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
80
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
2,480
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Corry7
Life path number
The Seeker
Wisdom, introspection and spiritual depth.
🔍Deeply curious
📚Knowledgeable
🌙Introspective
🦋Independent
C3
O6
R9
R9
Y7
Sum: 34 → Life path 7
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Personality of Corry🔍
Curious & intellectual
Always questioning, always learning.
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Deep thinker
Surface answers don't satisfy them.
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Reflective & wise
They think before they speak. Worth hearing.
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Beautifully independent
Their solitude is purposeful, not lonely.
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