Doris
Doris is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Dorian woman or gift of the ocean.
Origin and history
Doris is a traditional feminine name of Ancient Greek origin, historically associated with the sea nymph in Greek mythology and a regional Greek tribe. It was extremely popular in the United States during the early-to-mid 20th century. Although its usage has declined significantly in recent decades, it remains a well-known vintage classic.
Popularity in the United States
462,548 babies in the United States have been named Doris since 1880. It ranks #73 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1646.
States where it is most popular
- NY (7.7 %)
- PA (7.3 %)
- TX (5.8 %)
- NC (4.7 %)
- IL (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 290 |
| 1890-1900 | 2,342 |
| 1900-1910 | 8,252 |
| 1910-1920 | 53,249 |
| 1920-1930 | 151,193 |
| 1930-1940 | 110,658 |
| 1940-1950 | 64,144 |
| 1950-1960 | 42,898 |
| 1960-1970 | 18,193 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,842 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,467 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,645 |
| 2000-2010 | 946 |
| 2010-2019 | 974 |
| 2020-2029 | 455 |
Famous people named Doris
- Doris Day: Actress, Singer
- Doris Lessing: Novelist, Playwright
- Doris Kearns Goodwin: Historian, Author
Nicknames
Dorie, Dori, Dodie
Fun facts
- In Greek mythology, Doris was an Oceanid, a sea nymph who represented the bounty of the sea.
- Doris ranked among the top 10 most popular girls' names in the United States throughout the 1920s.