UK boy's name
Corry
Diminutive form of the masculine name Cornelius, derived from the Latin name meaning "horn".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2007. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Corry is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Corry popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2007 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3589, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1997 to 2007. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Corry is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 11 living people in the UK are called Corry. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2008 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Corry ranked #3589 for boys in England and Wales in 2007, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 4 boys were registered as Corry.
- • Corry ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #602 in 2017.
- • About 11 living people in the UK are estimated to have Corry as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3589
2007
Births in 2007
4
Latest year
Peak year
2007
4 births
Estimated living
11
2026
Meaning
What does Corry mean?
The name Corry is believed to have originated from the Gaelic language, which is spoken in parts of Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. It is thought to be derived from the Irish word "corraidh," which means "weir" or "small dam." This suggests that the name may have been initially used to describe someone who lived near a weir or a small dam.
In the early medieval period, the name Corry was primarily found in Ireland and Scotland. It was often spelled as "Corra" or "Corrie" in historical records from that time. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history, where a person named "Corra" is mentioned in an entry dating back to the 7th century.
The name Corry gained popularity in the 12th and 13th centuries, particularly in Scotland. During this time, several notable historical figures bore this name. One of the earliest recorded was Corra Buidhe Macdonald (1223-1293), a Scottish chieftain and warrior who played a significant role in the Wars of Scottish Independence against England.
Another prominent individual with the name Corry was Corrie Crom (1369-1438), a Scottish nobleman and landowner who served as a member of the Privy Council of Scotland during the reign of King James I. He was known for his involvement in various political and military affairs of the time.
In the 16th century, the name Corry appeared in historical records from Ireland. One notable figure was Corry O'Mulrian (1520-1589), an Irish poet and scholar who was renowned for his works in the Irish language. He is considered one of the most influential poets of the Gaelic literary revival of the 16th century.
During the 17th century, the name Corry gained prominence in England as well. One notable figure was Corry Dugan (1621-1689), an English soldier and military leader who served in the English Civil War and played a significant role in the Siege of Derry in 1689.
In the 18th century, the name Corry was associated with several notable figures in the arts and literature. One example is Corry MacLean (1747-1823), a Scottish poet and songwriter who wrote several popular ballads and poems in the Gaelic language. His works were instrumental in preserving and promoting Scottish Gaelic literature during that period.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Corry over time
The chart below shows babies named Corry registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2007. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Corry, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2007, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Corry by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Corry was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3589 | 4 | 1 |
| 1990s | #2859 | 3 | 1 |
Geography
Where Corry is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Corry. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Corry ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #602 in 2017.
Across the UK
Corry in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#602 in 2017
1 years of NRS records, 4 total registered
Notable bearers
Famous people named Corry
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Corry Evans
association football player
Northern Irish association football player
1990-
Related
Names similar to Corry
- Charlie 104,761
- Callum 65,796
- Connor 53,072
- Cameron 40,394
- Charles 33,091
- Christopher 26,849
- Caleb 15,553
- Corey 12,622
- Carter 11,505
- Cody 11,075
- Conor 10,298
- Christian 9,695
FAQ
Corry: questions and answers
How popular is the name Corry in the UK right now?
In 2007, Corry was ranked #3589 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Corry most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 4 babies registered as Corry in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Corry?
Diminutive form of the masculine name Cornelius, derived from the Latin name meaning "horn".
How many people are called Corry in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Corry across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 4 more in Scotland.
Where is Corry most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Corry ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #602 in 2017. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.