Declining since 1994, #1,334 for girls today.
Popularity of Tori since 1945
Babies named Tori per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 25 |
| 1950s | 325 |
| 1960s | 1,538 |
| 1970s | 3,327 |
| 1980s | 3,441 |
| 1990s | 14,535 |
| 2000s | 8,705 |
| 2010s | 3,874 |
| 2020s | 1,364 |
Meaning & origin
Tori, as a short form of Victoria, carries the Latin meaning 'victory'. The name entered U.S. records in 1945 and saw a notable rise in popularity, peaking in 1994 at rank 1334 with a 1-in-9624 rate. Since then it has been in steady decline, fitting the broader trend of nickname-as-full-name choices from the 1990s. The name's strongest associations are state-level, with top usage in Maryland, Louisiana, and Utah, reflecting regional preferences for concise, classic diminutives. Despite its falling trajectory, Tori remains a familiar, approachable name with a straightforward meaning rooted in ancient Roman culture.
Tori originated as a diminutive of Victoria, the feminine form of the Latin name Victorius, derived from victoria meaning 'victory'. Victoria was the Roman goddess of victory, and the name became popular in the Christian era as a reference to Christ's victory over death. The clipped form Tori emerged in English-speaking countries in the mid-20th century, gaining particular favor in the 1990s.
Where Tori is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Tori” around the world
Where Tori lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Ireland
4
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Tori
Names that share Tori's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Tori
Names whose popularity has moved with Tori's over the last 50 years.
