DORIS
The meaning of the unisex name Doris is OF THE SEA .
Details on DORIS:
- Gender:
- Unisex
- Meaning(s):
- Of the sea
- Popularity for Girl:
- 4,079th in the USA (top 15%)
- Popularity for Boy:
- 19,646th in the USA (bottom 35%)
- Origin(s)
- Themes / lists:
Latest USA SSA birth information:
86 births
DORIS as a GIRL in 2024
6 births
DORIS as a BOY in 1989
The meaning(s) of DORIS:
The name Doris is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Doris is: Gift. In Greek mythology, the daughter of Oceanus and mother of the sea-nymph Nereids; also the name of a district of Greece. Famous bearer: American actress Doris Day.
The name Doris is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Doris is: Gift. In Greek mythology, the daughter of Oceanus and mother of the sea-nymph Nereids; also the name of a district of Greece. Famous bearer: American actress Doris Day.
USA SSA birth(s) for DORIS:
Here is the latest 16 years from USA social security list of total babies born with the name DORIS
DORIS as a girl
| Year | Girl Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 86 births |
| 2023 | 76 births |
| 2022 | 86 births |
| 2021 | 74 births |
| 2020 | 74 births |
| 2019 | 118 births |
| 2018 | 111 births |
| 2017 | 92 births |
| 2016 | 117 births |
| 2015 | 85 births |
| 2014 | 122 births |
| 2013 | 81 births |
| 2012 | 102 births |
| 2011 | 75 births |
| 2010 | 67 births |
| 2009 | 81 births |
DORIS as a boy
| Year | Boy Births |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 6 births |
| 1987 | 7 births |
| 1986 | 5 births |
| 1983 | 5 births |
| 1980 | 7 births |
| 1978 | 6 births |
| 1977 | 5 births |
| 1974 | 6 births |
| 1973 | 5 births |
| 1972 | 6 births |
| 1971 | 9 births |
| 1970 | 5 births |
| 1969 | 13 births |
| 1968 | 13 births |
| 1967 | 8 births |
| 1966 | 13 births |
About the name DORIS
Doris, a name steeped in charm and history, finds its roots in ancient Greece, derived from the Greek word "dōris," meaning "gift." In mythology, Doris was the nurturing sea goddess, embodying the gentle embrace of the ocean and the abundance of life it harbors. This name carries with it a sense of grace and strength, reflecting the calmness of the waves and the resilience of the tides. Popular in various cultures, Doris has made its mark in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom, where it flourished in the early to mid-20th century. It has also been embraced in Scandinavian regions, such as Norway and Sweden, where it resonates with a sense of tradition and elegance. Symbolically, Doris represents tranquility, wisdom, and the deep connections of family, making it a lovely choice for a baby girl destined to navigate the waters of life with poise and compassion.
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