Dori
Every Dori since 1946 — 4,952 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dori
Dori is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,608 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1946, 4,952 American babies have been named Dori. Its peak came in 1961, when 211 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Dori stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dori year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #6,608 |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,584 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,149 |
| 2022 | 14 | #7,742 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7,362 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12,495 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,269 |
| 2018 | 9 | #10,796 |
| 2017 | 7 | #13,092 |
| 2016 | 10 | #10,294 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9,109 |
| 2014 | 11 | #9,724 |
| 2013 | 15 | #7,866 |
| 2012 | 14 | #8,321 |
| 2011 | 14 | #8,317 |
| 2010 | 15 | #8,003 |
| 2009 | 13 | #9,040 |
| 2008 | 23 | #5,998 |
| 2007 | 17 | #7,484 |
| 2006 | 24 | #5,593 |
| 2005 | 22 | #5,650 |
| 2004 | 35 | #4,022 |
| 2003 | 30 | #4,338 |
| 2002 | 22 | #5,315 |
| 2001 | 30 | #4,129 |
| 2000 | 21 | #5,366 |
| 1995 | 27 | #3,909 |
| 1990 | 22 | #4,413 |
| 1985 | 38 | #2,558 |
| 1980 | 72 | #1,613 |
| 1975 | 96 | #1,203 |
| 1970 | 172 | #805 |
| 1965 | 141 | #839 |
| 1960 | 209 | #705 |
| 1955 | 94 | #1,035 |
| 1950 | 10 | #3,492 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dori in 2025?
Dori ranked #6,608 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dori?
4,952 babies have been named Dori in the United States since 1946, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dori most popular?
Dori peaked in 1961, when 211 newborns received the name.
Is Dori a boy or girl name?
Dori is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dori rising or falling?
Dori is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.