Ori
Every Ori since 1971 — 1,966 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ori
Ori is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,002 in 2025 with 76 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 1,966 American babies have been named Ori — about 82% boys and 18% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2024, when 152 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ori stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ori year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 | #4,525 | 76 | #2,002 |
| 2024 | 40 | #3,802 | 112 | #1,560 |
| 2023 | 29 | #4,721 | 74 | #2,041 |
| 2022 | 26 | #5,133 | 84 | #1,887 |
| 2021 | 26 | #5,062 | 51 | #2,577 |
| 2020 | 20 | #6,021 | 60 | #2,282 |
| 2019 | 20 | #6,127 | 66 | #2,165 |
| 2018 | 19 | #6,456 | 66 | #2,134 |
| 2017 | 15 | #7,750 | 52 | #2,478 |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,297 | 52 | #2,462 |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,720 | 50 | #2,516 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10,754 | 36 | #3,143 |
| 2013 | 10 | #10,821 | 53 | #2,388 |
| 2012 | 13 | #8,998 | 52 | #2,439 |
| 2011 | 7 | #14,466 | 54 | #2,369 |
| 2010 | 7 | #14,599 | 49 | #2,541 |
| 2009 | 10 | #11,280 | 45 | #2,739 |
| 2008 | — | — | 44 | #2,777 |
| 2007 | 10 | #11,426 | 38 | #3,069 |
| 2006 | 10 | #11,225 | 51 | #2,435 |
| 2005 | 5 | #18,466 | 32 | #3,215 |
| 2004 | 6 | #15,588 | 29 | #3,346 |
| 2003 | — | — | 29 | #3,252 |
| 2002 | — | — | 23 | #3,746 |
| 2001 | — | — | 23 | #3,693 |
| 2000 | 5 | #16,899 | 24 | #3,500 |
| 1995 | — | — | 12 | #5,035 |
| 1990 | — | — | 14 | #4,124 |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,982 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | 6 | #5,276 |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ori in 2025?
Ori ranked #2,002 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 76 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ori?
1,966 babies have been named Ori in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ori most popular?
Ori peaked in 2024, when 152 newborns received the name.
Is Ori a boy or girl name?
Ori is used for both: about 18% of babies named Ori have been girls and 82% boys.
Is the name Ori rising or falling?
Ori is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.