Dory Unisex
Origin(s)
Greek; English
Meaning
Greek: gift; English: short form of names like Dorothy
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Dory has Greek origins, derived from the word 'doron,' meaning 'gift.' It is often used as a diminutive of Dorothy, which has been popular in English-speaking countries. The name gained additional recognition through popular culture, particularly with the character Dory from the animated film 'Finding Nemo.' This character is known for her friendly and optimistic personality.
Trend Summary
The name Dory has seen fluctuating popularity, particularly influenced by media representations.
Similar Names
Cory, Tory, Lori, Nori, Mori, Sory, Kory
Variants
- Dorie
- Dorye
International Variants
- Dori (Hebrew)
- Dori (Hungarian)
Famous people named Dory
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Fictional characters named Dory
Dory from 'Finding Nemo' is a blue tang fish known for her short-term memory loss.
Dory from 'Finding Dory' continues her adventures as she searches for her family.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dory was first seen in the United States in 1946. Dory has ranked as high as #1094 nationally which occurred in 1964 and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, and California. In the past 5 years the name Dory has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Dory (1977)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1946 | 9 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1950 | 11 |
| 1951 | 14 |
| 1952 | 19 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1954 | 20 |
| 1955 | 25 |
| 1956 | 23 |
| 1957 | 21 |
| 1958 | 16 |
| 1959 | 19 |
| 1960 | 28 |
| 1961 | 25 |
| 1962 | 29 |
| 1963 | 12 |
| 1964 | 34 |
| 1965 | 15 |
| 1966 | 9 |
| 1967 | 18 |
| 1968 | 16 |
| 1969 | 21 |
| 1970 | 24 |
| 1971 | 27 |
| 1972 | 32 |
| 1973 | 20 |
| 1974 | 27 |
| 1975 | 18 |
| 1976 | 22 |
| 1977 | 27 |
| 1978 | 24 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1980 | 17 |
| 1981 | 12 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 10 |