Rory
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US Popularity:311
Origin:Irish
Meaning:red king
Rory is a gender-neutral baby name of Irish origin. Rory is an Anglicized name derived from the Irish word ruadh, meaning “red,” and the Old Irish name Ruaidhrí, meaning “red king.” History buffs will recognize Rory or Ruaidhrí as the High King of Ireland in the 1100s who fought and challenged Anglo-Norman invaders. The name Rory is also associated with the baby boy Roger and the baby girl name Lorelai. If you’re a fan of Gilmore Girls’ main character Rory Gilmore, you’ll love that this name is growing far and wide in the United States, England, and Australia. Between Irish royalty and beloved TV characters, baby Rory is sure to be ambitious through all walks of life.
Rory Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Rory is currently #127 on The Bump
Boy:Rory is currently #91 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Rory is currently #76 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Rory is currently #311 in U.S. births
Boy:Rory is currently #530 in U.S. births
Girl:Rory is currently #686 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#686
in 2022
+ 111
from 2021
Sources
LibraryIreland, Ruaidhri
The Irish Penny Journal, Origin and Meaning of Irish Family Names, June 1841
Brittannica, Roderic O'Connor, king of Ireland
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