Dory
- Pronunciation
- [Do-ry]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Blonde
- Origin
- French
Dory Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 961 baby girls have been named Dory. The name peaked in 1964 with 34 US births that year (rank #2045). In 2024, ranked #9700 nationally — 7,655 places below its 1964 peak.
Top States for Dory
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Dory births are: New York (35), Pennsylvania (12), California (11).
Other French-Origin Names Like Dory
If you like Dory's French origin, consider these related names: Abelia, Abella, Acel, Aceline, Adalene. Browse all French names →
4-Letter Names Starting with D
Names with Dory's exact length and starting letter: Dabi, Dace, Dack, Dada, Daeg.
Quick Facts About Dory
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Compare Dory to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Dory against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).