Doris
Doris: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɒɹɪs/ · /ˈdɔɹɪs/
Meaning and origin of Doris
- A female given name from Ancient Greek, taken to regular use at the end of the 19th century.
Etymology
From Ancient Greek Δωρίς (Dōrís). Etymology 1 sense 7 is owing to similarity to Boris.
How popular is Doris?
Since 1880, 462,548 girls and 3,241 boys in the U.S. have been named Doris (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6 in 1929. Its highest rank for boys was #525 in 1932. In 2025, 58 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Doris
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Sibling name ideas for Doris
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Doris FAQ
What does the name Doris mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek, taken to regular use at the end of the 19th century. From Ancient Greek Δωρίς (Dōrís). Etymology 1 sense 7 is owing to similarity to Boris.
What is the origin of the name Doris?
Doris is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Doris?
Since 1880, 462,548 girls and 3,241 boys in the U.S. have been named Doris (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6 in 1929. Its highest rank for boys was #525 in 1932. In 2025, 58 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Doris a boy or girl name?
Doris is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 462,548 girls and 3,241 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.