Dories
Dories is a girl baby name. Ranked #48,368 in the US, popular nicknames include Dor, Doy, and Dorie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Dories first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 5 babies have been named Dories in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dories is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #48,368 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #48,368
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Dories
Dories is a girl name .
Dories is currently ranked #48,368 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dories include Dor, Doy, Dorie, and Doriie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Dories include Doris . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis