Dori

Dori is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 12 girls in the United States.

Dori at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Dori

Dori belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Dori first appears in Social Security records in 1946. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #705 in 1960, and in 2024 12 babies received the name — 4,935 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Dori in US records

First recorded (US)
1946
Best US rank
#705 in 1960
Peak year
1961
Babies named Dori in 2024
12
Total since 1880
4,935

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Dori mean?

The meaning of Dori is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Dori a boy or girl name?

Dori is a girl name. In 2024, 12 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Dori?

Dori comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Dori?

Dori first appears in US records in 1946. Its best-ever ranking was #705 in 1960, and 12 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].