80,751births recorded
15Countries
2Variants
2025Peak · Scotland
#3Scotland 2025
Rory is a boy name family recorded 80,751 times in 15 countries since 1933. It ranks highest today in Scotland (#3 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Scotland in 2025, at 856.2 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
Rank in countries that publish top lists only
All forms of Rory
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rory | English | 35,841 | 🇺🇸 United States | #199 | 2025 | ▲ 131 % |
| Rory | English | 23,630 | 🏴 England & Wales | #17 | 2025 | ▲ 137 % |
| Rory | English | 7,037 | 🏴 Scotland | #3 | 2025 | ▲ 69 % |
| Rory | English | 6,508 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | #60 | 2012 | ▲ 16 % |
| Rory | English | 2,455 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #97 | 2023 | ▲ 137 % |
| Rory | English | 1,712 | 🇬🇧 Northern Ireland | #20 | 2025 | ▲ 123 % |
| Roran | English | 505 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2991 | 2024 | ▲ 100 % |
How we grouped these names
- Rory ↔ Roran — Wikidata “said to be the same as”
Questions about Rory
How popular is the name Rory?
In 2025 it ranked #3 in Scotland. Official registers record 80,751 births across 15 countries.
What is Rory in other languages?
Roran (English).
When was Rory most popular?
It peaked in Scotland in 2025, at 856.2 births per 100,000.
Is Rory a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Rory is a boy name.