Doris
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Doris: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2023.
Doris comes from the Greek Δωρίς, the name of a sea nymph and a region in central Greece, ultimately derived from *doron* meaning “gift.” It enjoyed immense popularity in the early 20th century, especially in the English-speaking world. The most famous bearer is the beloved Hollywood actress and singer Doris Day, whose sunny persona defined 1950s America. Nobel Prize-winning author Doris Lessing also carried the name with distinction.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20233 babies
- Latest (2023)
- #7493 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2023
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y