Dora
Dora first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 1921, when 2,026 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Dora popular?
Vintage Dora is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 1921.
| 2020s | 437 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 919 | |
| 2000s | 1,384 | |
| 1990s | 1,734 | |
| 1980s | 2,378 | |
| 1970s | 3,941 | |
| 1960s | 7,418 | |
| 1950s | 9,285 | |
| 1940s | 9,717 | |
| 1930s | 12,387 | |
| 1920s | 18,335 | |
| 1910s | 14,012 | |
| 1900s | 8,011 | |
| 1890s | 8,684 | |
| 1880s | 7,288 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Dora mean?
Short form of Dorothea or Theodora, drawn from the Greek element doron 'gift'. The standalone name carries the 'gift' sense of its parent names.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dora mean?
Dora means gift. Short form of Dorothea or Theodora, drawn from the Greek element doron 'gift'. The standalone name carries the 'gift' sense of its parent names.
What is the origin of the name Dora?
Dora is of greek origin.
How do you pronounce Dora?
Dora is pronounced “DOR-ə.”
Is Dora a boy or a girl name?
Dora is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Dora a popular name right now?
Dora is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 1921.
How popular is the name Dora?
In 2025, Dora ranked #2388 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Dora most popular?
Dora was most popular in 1921, when about 2,026 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Dora?
Names similar to Dora include Evangeline, Anastasia, Daphne, Georgia, Dorothea.
What names go well with Dora?
greek names that pair well with Dora include Christopher, Cynthia, Andrew, Helen, Timothy.