Doris
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Daughter of the Sea
Background: The name Doris originates from the Greek word 'Doris,' which is associated with the sea. In mythology, Doris was a sea nymph and the daughter of Oceanus, emphasizing the name's connection to maritime themes.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#72
Total births
465,726
Most popular decade
1920s
(456,402 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-497 ranks)
Years in Top 100
53
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.7% male
99.3% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1892
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #1,066
- Peak year
- 1930
- Peak year births
- 124
- Peak rank
- #534
- Most recent year
- 1989
- Recent year births
- 6
- Recent rank
- #6,940
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 9
- First year rank
- #580
- Peak year
- 1928
- Peak year births
- 16,574
- Peak rank
- #7
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 86
- Recent rank
- #2,188
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).