Dory
Girl name · French · German · Greek
Meaninggift of God · English form of Dorothy
- US rank
- #11,932
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,040 in 1964
7 babies were named Dory in the US in 2025.
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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).
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A few things about Dory you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 227,273 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Dory, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Dory would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDory first shows up in US birth records in 1919, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 106 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1964, when it ranked #2,040. Today it's #11,932, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningDory is an English form of Dorothy, which means “gift of God”. Our records link it to French, German and Greek roots.
About the name Dory
Dory is a girl name of French, German and Greek origin meaning “gift of God”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-ory”. US birth records list Dory for girls from 1946 to 2025, in 68 of those 80 years. Its best year was 1964, when it ranked #2,040 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #11,932, with 7 babies.
Origin:French namesGerman namesGreek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 3.0 | 333,333 girls |
| 1950s | 9.1 | 109,890 girls |
| 1960s | 11 | 89,366 girls |
| 1970s | 15 | 66,445 girls |
| 1980s | 6.0 | 165,563 girls |
| 1990s | 3.9 | 255,102 girls |
| 2000s | 5.2 | 191,205 girls |
| 2010s | 2.1 | 480,769 girls |
| 2020s | 2.7 | 370,370 girls |
Other spellings of Dory
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- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
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Questions about the name Dory
What does the name Dory mean?
Dory means “gift of God” in English, as a form of Dorothy.
What is the origin of the name Dory?
Dory has French, German, Greek roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Dory a boy or girl name?
Dory is a girl name.
How popular is the name Dory?
Dory ranked #11,932 for US girls in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1964 (#2,040).