Dori
Dori is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Gift; alternative connection to the Dorian tribe or ocean nymph Doris.
Origin and history
Dori is a given name and pet form derived from names like Doris or Dorothy, ultimately stemming from Greek roots meaning 'gift' or related to the Dorian tribe. In the United States, it achieved moderate usage as an independent name during the mid-to-late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
4,952 babies in the United States have been named Dori since 1880. It ranks #2482 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2025.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22.2 %)
- NY (15.2 %)
- PA (8.4 %)
- IL (7.5 %)
- TX (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 40 |
| 1950-1960 | 858 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,662 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,228 |
| 1980-1990 | 480 |
| 1990-2000 | 258 |
| 2000-2010 | 237 |
| 2010-2019 | 113 |
| 2020-2029 | 76 |
Famous people named Dori
- Dori Brenner: Actress
- Dori Sanders: Author, Novelist
Fun facts
- Dori developed as a short form for classic names like Doris, Dorothy, or Dorinda before gaining recognition as a standalone given name.
- The name reached its highest annual usage in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s.