Kory

Kory is a given name and, less commonly, a surname. In modern English usage, it is often treated as a variant spelling of Corey or Cory, and appears in several spellings including Kory, Corey, Cory, Kori, and Korie. The name is unisex in contemporary usage, with no single established gender association across communities. The form Kory became more common in the United States and other English-speaking countries during the late 20th century, reflecting broader trends in creative spellings of traditional names.

As a given name, Kory is used by individuals across many fields, including sports, arts, and academia. The surname form Kory is comparatively rare but occurs in genealogical and civil records in some English-speaking regions. Public references to people named Kory typically highlight personal achievements rather than a defining historical legacy of the name itself.

In popular culture, Kory appears as a given name for fictional characters and in various media, often as a standalone name or as a variant of related spellings. The name’s flexible spelling and modern feel contribute to its continued use in diverse communities.

See also Corey, Cory, Kori, and Korie, which are closely related spellings and may be used interchangeably in informal contexts. Kory remains primarily a contemporary given name, with its usage shaped by regional naming trends and personal preference rather than a fixed etymology.