Declining since 2022, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Mori since 1955
Babies named Mori per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 10 | 0 |
| 1960s | 12 | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 | 0 |
| 1980s | 24 | 0 |
| 1990s | 6 | 7 |
| 2000s | 0 | 11 |
| 2010s | 0 | 5 |
| 2020s | 25 | 24 |
Meaning & origin
Mori is a concise, two-syllable name with multicultural appeal, though its precise origins are ambiguous. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1955 and reached its highest usage in 1980, when it ranked highest among its history. In 2025, it sits at rank 11,932, with a frequency of 1 in 229,610 births, reflecting its rarity. The name has been on a declining trajectory since 2022, suggesting a gradual fade from the modest interest it once held. While not associated with any particular state, Mori's simplicity and cross-cultural potential make it a distinctive choice that avoids common naming trends.
The name Mori has multiple possible origins. In Japanese, it can be derived from the word 森 (mori) meaning 'forest', used as a surname or less commonly as a given name. In Hebrew, it may be a variant of Mori (מוֹרִי) meaning 'my teacher' or 'my lord'. It is also occasionally used as a short form of names like Moritz or Morgan. The name has seen modest use in the United States since the mid-20th century.
“Mori” around the world
Where Mori lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Mori
Names that share Mori's style, for a brother or sister.
