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👧As Girl Name

1950

First Year

2026

Last Year

1995

Peak Year

#1920

Peak Rank

2K

Total Count

75

Years Active

👦As Boy Name

1977

First Year

2024

Last Year

2024

Peak Year

#6811

Peak Rank

196

Total Count

27

Years Active

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## The Story of Jori

### As a girl name

Jori first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1950, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1995, when 72 Joris were born — ranking #1,920 that year. As of 2026, Jori ranks #3,895 for girls with 38 births, gradually rising (+13%). In total, more than 2K Joris have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

### As a boy name

Jori first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1977, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 12 Joris were born — ranking #6,811 that year. As of 2026, Jori ranks #6,811 for boys with 12 births, rising sharply (+52% over the past five years). In total, more than 196 Joris have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Popularity by State

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## Names that sound like Jori

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

* [Jory](/jory)
* Jore
* [Jorie](/jorie)
* [Jari](/jari)
* [Jerry](/jerry)
* [Jury](/jury)
* [Gerry](/gerry)
* [Jere](/jere)
* [Gery](/gery)
* [Geri](/geri)
* [Jeri](/jeri)
* Jewry

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Jori

What does the name Jori mean?

Jori is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1950\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jori in 2026?

In 2026, Jori ranks #3,895 among girls' names in the U.S., with 38 babies given the name that year.

When was Jori most popular?

Jori reached its peak popularity in 1995, ranking #1,920 that year with 72 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Jori most popular?

Jori has historically been most popular in Illinois, Indiana, Washington. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jori.

Is Jori a unisex name?

Yes — Jori is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 92% of Joris assigned female and 8% assigned male historically.

What names go well with Jori?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jori include Evana, Desarae, Eryka. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

### 👧 Similar Girl Names 

[👧EvanaPeak #1920](/evana)[👧DesaraePeak #1920](/desarae)[👧ErykaPeak #1920](/eryka)[👧DayatraPeak #1920](/dayatra)

### 👦 Similar Boy Names 

[👦VesperPeak #6811](/vesper)[👦VahanPeak #6811](/vahan)[👦IloPeak #6811](/ilo)[👦JarvinPeak #6811](/jarvin)

## About the name Jori 

Jori is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1950 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Jori's peak popularity came in 1995 when it ranked #1,920\. Use the chart and map above to compare Jori's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1995 → ](/year/1995)
* [ Names of the 1990s → ](/decade/1990s)
* [ Names starting with "J" → ](/letter/j)
* [ Browse all girl names → ](/names/girls)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)
* [ Browse unisex names → ](/names/unisex)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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.