Rori
Rori is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Red king or red-haired ruler.
Origin and history
Rori is a modern diminutive and feminine variant of Rory, derived from the Goidelic name Ruaidhrí. It translates to 'red king' or 'red-haired ruler'. In the United States, Rori has gained steady popularity as a fresh, unisex-sounding choice for girls.
Popularity in the United States
3,301 babies in the United States have been named Rori since 1880. It ranks #3096 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1237.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.4 %)
- TX (14.4 %)
- NY (11.4 %)
- OH (7.3 %)
- PA (5.9 %)
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 | 13 |
| 1950-1960 | 80 |
| 1960-1970 | 119 |
| 1970-1980 | 176 |
| 1980-1990 | 221 |
| 1990-2000 | 94 |
| 2000-2010 | 649 |
| 2010-2019 | 995 |
| 2020-2029 | 954 |
Fun facts
- Rori derives from the traditional Irish and Scottish Gaelic elements 'ruadh' (red) and 'rí' (king).
- The 'i' ending in Rori gives the classic unisex name Rory a modern feminine spelling option in the U.S.