How Many People Are Named Dori?
Complete statistics for the name Dori: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Dori, a very rare female name, is held by only 4,509 people in the US today, making up just 1 in 73,180 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1961 with 211 births, and now it's seen as a declining classic.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 54All 4,935 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1961Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Dori Through the Generations
Dori has been a name that's seen its best days in the past, peaking in 1961 with 211 births. Today, it's much rarer, with only 4,509 people bearing the name across the country. Interestingly, nearly half of those named Dori are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Dori's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Dori
How Many People Have the Name Dori?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 269 people in the United States currently share the name Dori. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,232,153 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Dori a Common or Rare Name?
Dori is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Dori Mean?
Dori means "creative variant of Dora" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Dori in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Dori Most Popular?
The name Dori reached peak popularity in 1961, with 211 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Dori?
Approximately 269 people named Dori live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 269. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,232,153 Americans.
Is Dori a rare name?
Dori is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,232,153 Americans has this name.
What does the name Dori mean?
Dori means "creative variant of Dora" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Dori more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Dori are male and 100% are female.
When was Dori most popular?
Dori peaked in 1961 with 211 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.