Lory
Pronunciation: [ l-AWR-ee ]
Lory is a girl baby name. Ranked #16,930 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Lory first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,153 babies have been named Lory in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lory is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #16,930 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #16,930
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Lory is also used as a boy name, ranked #38302.
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About the Name Lory
Lory is a girl name .
Is Lory a boy or girl name? Lory is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #16,930 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #38,302. Lory is more commonly used as a girl name.
Lory is currently ranked #16,930 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Lory include Lorelai, Lorelei, Loretta, Lorena, Lorraine . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis