Girl · #15,292 in 2026

Dorie

Dorie may refer to:Pierre-Henri Dorie (1839–1866), French missionary and martyr in Korea Dorie Greenspan, American author of cookbooks Dorie Murrey, American retired National Basketball Association player Doris Miller (1919-1943), nicknamed "Dorie", African-American US Navy cook who distinguished himself during the attack on Pearl Harbor Dorie Goodwyn, a.k.a.

Current Rank
#15,292
Peak Rank
#1,332 (1962)
Total Babies
2K
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1913
First Year
2022
Last Year
1962
Peak Year
#1332
Peak Rank
2K
Total Count
96
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Dorie

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Dorie may refer to:Pierre-Henri Dorie (1839–1866), French missionary and martyr in Korea Dorie Greenspan, American author of cookbooks Dorie Murrey, American retired National Basketball Association player Doris Miller (1919-1943), nicknamed "Dorie", African-American US Navy cook who distinguished himself during the attack on Pearl Harbor Dorie Goodwyn, a.k.a.

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The Story of Dorie

Dorie first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1913, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1962, when 69 Dories were born — ranking #1,332 that year. As of 2026, Dorie ranks #15,292 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 2K Dories have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Dorie

Phonetically similar names — useful when Dorie is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dorie

What does the name Dorie mean?
Dorie may refer to:Pierre-Henri Dorie (1839–1866), French missionary and martyr in Korea Dorie Greenspan, American author of cookbooks Dorie Murrey, American retired National Basketball Association player Doris Miller (1919-1943), nicknamed "Dorie", African-American US Navy cook who distinguished himself during the attack on Pearl Harbor Dorie Goodwyn, a.k.a.
How popular is Dorie in 2026?
In 2026, Dorie ranks #15,292 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Dorie most popular?
Dorie reached its peak popularity in 1962, ranking #1,332 that year with 69 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Dorie most popular?
Dorie has historically been most popular in New Jersey, Michigan, Pennsylvania. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Dorie.
Is Dorie a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Dorie is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Dorie?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dorie include Lella, Mabell, Dorilla. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Dorie

Dorie is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1913 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Dorie's peak popularity came in 1962 when it ranked #1,332. Use the chart and map above to compare Dorie's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.