Jory Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Jory has its roots in Hebrew, meaning 'to flow' or 'to bring rain'. It evolved from the Hebrew 'Yoreh' to its current form in modern English. The name has biblical relevance and is associated with positive traits like renewal and life. It gained popularity in the 20th century and is perceived as a unique choice among contemporary names.
The name Jory is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jory has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Jory' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2215th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1433rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1081st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2802nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3965th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6601st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7540th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6841st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11595th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5678th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jory' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jory"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒɔːri/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Jory is derived from the Hebrew name 'Yoreh', which means 'to flow' or 'to bring rain'. It is often associated with the biblical figure of the same name.
Meaning
to flow, to bring rain
Language Evolution
Yoreh (Hebrew), Jory (modern English)
Biblical Background
Jory is sometimes considered a derivative of the biblical name 'Yoreh', which appears in the Old Testament context.
Historical Usage
Jory gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century, particularly as a variant of the name 'George'.
Variants & Derivatives
Jory, Jorey, Jorri
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Jory is viewed as a unique and modern name, appealing to parents seeking less common alternatives to traditional names.
Famous People
Jory J. B. Dey, Jory H. Schwartz
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jory"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Jory"
"Jory" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2215th of 7552 | 255 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1433rd of 10718 | 583 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1081st of 16616 | 1,438 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2802nd of 24088 | 605 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3965th of 23106 | 320 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 6601st of 12526 | 59 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 7540th of 19264 | 85 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 6841st of 27321 | 176 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 11595th of 35406 | 125 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 5678th of 30306 | 267 |
Regional Popularity of "Jory" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
55.37% 1233rd/2227 |
63.70% 1548th/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
52.43% 1540th/2937 |
- |
33.68% 1185th/3518 |
28.86% 1167th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
25.21% 929th/3685 |
46.32% 2073rd/4475 |
27.97% 1453rd/5194 |
17.82% 1126th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
63.31% 2901st/4582 |
76.12% 3931st/5164 |
43.03% 3147th/7313 |
53.91% 4023rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
70.54% 4812th/6822 |
69.60% 4368th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Jory" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 2937th/2937 |
- | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
88.13% 3511th/3984 |
87.74% 3937th/4487 |
- |
94.39% 5924th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jory"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jory" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.