Total births
155
Girls' name · since 1951
Dorri
Since 1951, U.S. Social Security records show 155 babies named Dorri, peaking in 1959. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 155
- total births
- 1951–1982
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
155 girls have been named Dorri since 1951, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Dorri recorded 155 times among girls since 1951, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1951 to 1982.
- 155 total births
- 1951–1982 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
155 girls have been named Dorri since 1951, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1982.
- 155
- total births
- 1951–1982
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Dorri was born in this single decade.
1959
Single peak year
18 babies were named Dorri in 1959 - its busiest year on record.
Dorri's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Dorri splits its recorded history at 1964: 41% of all births land in the more recent half, 59% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1953 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1959 peak of 18 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Dorri at a glance
Last recorded 1982Peak year
1959
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1951
Dorri popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1951–1982
- Peak year (1959)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Dorri by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Dorri's strongest decade.
65 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Dorri births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
52 births
- 1960s
1960s
65 births
- 1970s
1970s
32 births
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 65 births (42% of all-time use).
Dorri by state
Where Dorri concentrates geographically, total births since 1951
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 3.2% |
California share of Dorri's total US births 3.2%
5 of 155 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dorri? ▼
155 babies have been named Dorri since 1951. It was last recorded in 1982. The peak year was 1959 with 18 births.
When was Dorri most popular? ▼
Dorri was most popular in the 1960s decade with 65 total births. The single peak year was 1959.
Where is Dorri most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dorri are California (5 births).
How long has the name Dorri been used? ▼
Dorri has been recorded in Social Security data since 1951, spanning 32 years of data through 1982.
What names are similar to Dorri? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dorothy, Doris, Dora, Doreen, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Dorri's data
- Dorri's decade-level peak was the 1960s (65 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Dorris (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Dorri
Nearby Names Like Dorri
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dorri
Dorothy Girl
#430 1,112,231 births
Doris Girl
#2205 462,548 births
Dora Girl
#2585 105,930 births
Doreen Girl
#5810 46,431 births
Dorothea Girl
#2067 34,421 births
Compare Dorri side by side: Dorri vs Dorothy Dorri vs Doris Dorri vs Dora
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1951–1982 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Dorri: Baby Name Since 1951 - 155 Births, Peak 1959." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dorri. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Dorri draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.