Dori Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Dori originates from Hebrew, meaning 'my generation' or 'to be a generation'. It has evolved through various forms such as Dore and Dor before becoming the popular name Dori. It is associated with traits of friendliness and creativity, but does not have specific biblical relevance.
The name Dori is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Dori has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Dori' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1021st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1014th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2915th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5605th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9484th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Dori' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Dori"
Pronunciation
/ˈdɔːri/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Dori comes from the Hebrew name 'Dore', which means 'my generation' or 'to be a generation'. It can also be derived from the word 'dor', meaning 'generation'.
Meaning
my generation
Language Evolution
Dore, Dor, Dori
Historical Usage
Dori has been used as a given name in Hebrew-speaking communities and gained popularity in various cultures as a diminutive form and a standalone name in the 20th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Doria, Dorian, Dorita
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Dori is perceived as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with creativity and warmth.
Famous People
Dori Monson, an American radio personality, Dori Berenson, a notable educator and author
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Dori"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Dori"
"Dori" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1021st of 12526 | 1,903 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1014th of 19264 | 1,957 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2915th of 27321 | 591 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 5605th of 35406 | 355 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 9484th of 30306 | 129 |
Regional Popularity of "Dori" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Dori" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
38.39% 855th/2227 |
31.77% 772nd/2430 |
53.42% 1524th/2853 |
25.69% 713th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
33.06% 971st/2937 |
24.17% 842nd/3483 |
40.45% 1423rd/3518 |
26.36% 1066th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
51.46% 2303rd/4475 |
56.14% 2916th/5194 |
66.46% 4198th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
87.19% 6376th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Dori"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Dori" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.