Dori
- US rank
- #6,546
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #705 in 1960
17 babies were named Dori in the US in 2025. It has climbed 5,596 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1946–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Dori you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 94,340 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Dori, 17 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Dori would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDori first shows up in US birth records in 1946, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 79 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1960, when it ranked #705. Today it's #6,546, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendDori has climbed 5,596 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #6,546. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Dori
Dori is a girl name of American and Greek origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-ori”. US birth records list Dori for girls from 1946 to 2025, in 80 of those 80 years. Its best year was 1960, when it ranked #705 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #6,546, with 17 babies.
Origin:American namesGreek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 5.9 | 169,492 girls |
| 1950s | 43 | 23,154 girls |
| 1960s | 90 | 11,107 girls |
| 1970s | 79 | 12,634 girls |
| 1980s | 28 | 35,486 girls |
| 1990s | 14 | 69,686 girls |
| 2000s | 13 | 77,760 girls |
| 2010s | 6.4 | 155,521 girls |
| 2020s | 7.8 | 128,205 girls |
Other spellings of Dori
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Questions about the name Dori
What is the origin of the name Dori?
Dori has American, Greek roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Dori a boy or girl name?
Dori is a girl name.
How popular is the name Dori?
Dori ranked #6,546 for US girls in 2025, given to 17 babies. Its best year was 1960 (#705).