Doris
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
465,726 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1928 Peak Popularity Year
16,678 Peak Births

Doris Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Doris has Greek origins, meaning 'a gift' or referring to sea nymphs. It evolved through Ancient Greek and Latin into modern English. Doris is characterized by its classic and nostalgic traits, with no biblical relevance. It became popular in the 19th century and is associated with notable figures like Doris Day and Doris Lessing.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Doris"

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Pronunciation

/ˈdɔːrɪs/

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Origin

Greek

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Etymology

The name Doris is derived from the Greek word 'Doris', which refers to a district in ancient Greece, and is also associated with the sea due to its connection to the Nereids, sea nymphs in Greek mythology.

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Meaning

a gift, a sea nymph

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Language Evolution

Doris (Ancient Greek), Doris (Latin), Doris (English)

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Historical Usage

The name Doris gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 19th century, particularly in the Victorian era, when classical names were revived.

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Variants & Derivatives

Dora, Dorie

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Doris is viewed as a classic name that evokes a sense of nostalgia and is often associated with vintage charm. It has seen a decline in popularity but remains cherished by those who appreciate traditional names.

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Famous People

Doris Day, Doris Lessing, Doris Kearns Goodwin

📊 Doris Name Trend Analysis

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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Rising
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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Key Insights

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 16,678 peak births in 1928

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in North Dakota

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 12 different American generations with varying popularity

🔊 Same Pronunciation Names for "Doris" - Complete Guide (6 Names)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Doris"

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 "Doris"

"Doris" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 770th of 7545 1,189
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 686th of 6773 1,490
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 1694th of 7552 409
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 4071st of 10718 104
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 11250th of 16616 23
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 16th of 9107 179,064
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 17th of 9204 185,024
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 108th of 12526 77,657
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 343rd of 19264 11,420
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 855th of 27321 3,460
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 1980th of 35406 1,545
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 2053rd of 30306 1,126

Regional Popularity of "Doris" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
58.90%
834th/1416
65.26%
900th/1379
25.61%
606th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
54.46%
842nd/1546
54.11%
842nd/1556
22.99%
541st/2353
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - 58.29%
1663rd/2853
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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 "Doris" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
0.78%
11th/1416
1.38%
19th/1379
1.06%
25th/2366
1.31%
15th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
1.88%
29th/1546
1.54%
24th/1556
0.47%
11th/2353
2.59%
40th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
6.02%
134th/2227
5.43%
132nd/2430
2.07%
59th/2853
6.56%
182nd/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
13.72%
403rd/2937
8.99%
313th/3483
7.53%
265th/3518
12.71%
514th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
26.92%
992nd/3685
15.62%
699th/4475
16.58%
861st/5194
13.66%
863rd/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
56.46%
2587th/4582
32.78%
1693rd/5164
28.57%
2089th/7313
22.91%
1710th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
74.77%
2979th/3984
35.48%
1592nd/4487
46.63%
3181st/6822
22.29%
1399th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Doris"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Doris" 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.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Doris" in the United States

The name Doris is most popular in North Dakota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Doris has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Doris' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 770th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 686th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1694th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4071st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11250th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 16th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 17th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 108th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 343rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 855th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1980th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2053rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Doris' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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