Jori
Jori is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Flowing down or descending; also used as a short form for Marjorie ('pearl').
Origin and history
Jori is a given name commonly understood as a feminine variant of Jordan or a diminutive of names like Marjorie and Joan. Etymologically rooted in the Hebrew word for 'flowing down,' it gained moderate use in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. Today, it remains a relatively rare but recognizable choice.
Popularity in the United States
2,266 babies in the United States have been named Jori since 1880. It ranks #3699 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1847.
States where it is most popular
- IL (64.7 %)
- CA (13.3 %)
- TX (6.9 %)
- LA (3.9 %)
- GA (2.5 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 81 |
| 1960-1970 | 187 |
| 1970-1980 | 277 |
| 1980-1990 | 313 |
| 1990-2000 | 501 |
| 2000-2010 | 362 |
| 2010-2019 | 291 |
| 2020-2029 | 254 |
Fun facts
- Jori functions both as an independent modern name derived from the Jordan River and as an informal short form for classic names like Marjorie.
- While never reaching top popularity charts, Jori has seen consistent, low-key usage in the United States for several decades.