Holding steady.
Popularity of Dore since 1929
Babies named Dore per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1957, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Dore's real moment was 1968.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 |
| 1940s | 5 | 0 |
| 1950s | 59 | 15 |
| 1960s | 70 | 0 |
| 1970s | 43 | 0 |
| 1980s | 16 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dore is a name with roots in the Greek word for 'gift', likely emerging as a short form of Dora or Dorothy. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1929, but its most notable year was 1968, when it reached its peak popularity. Despite this peak, the name never ranked among the top 1000 names in any year, and its usage has remained exceedingly low, with a stable trajectory over recent decades. It is almost exclusively given to girls. While no longer common, Dore carries a vintage simplicity reminiscent of mid-20th-century naming trends.
Dore is likely a diminutive or variant of Dora or Dorothy, both derived from the Greek word 'doron' meaning 'gift'. It emerged in the English-speaking world in the late 19th or early 20th century as a standalone given name, occasionally used alongside the more common Dora. Its popularity peaked in the 1960s but has since declined, remaining an uncommon choice.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dodie, Dory
Sibling names for Dore
Names that share Dore's style, for a brother or sister.
