Tori
A diminutive of the female given name Victoria.
Every Tori since 1945 — 38,348 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tori
Tori is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,337 in 2025 with 167 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1945, 38,348 American babies have been named Tori. Its peak came in 1994, when 2,260 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Tori stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tori 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 | 167 | #1,337 | 7 | #10,575 |
| 2024 | 159 | #1,413 | 8 | #9,778 |
| 2023 | 204 | #1,178 | 5 | #13,999 |
| 2022 | 254 | #1,021 | 9 | #8,916 |
| 2021 | 257 | #999 | 11 | #7,529 |
| 2020 | 323 | #846 | 17 | #5,433 |
| 2019 | 296 | #902 | 11 | #7,581 |
| 2018 | 330 | #824 | 11 | #7,567 |
| 2017 | 350 | #788 | 10 | #8,090 |
| 2016 | 362 | #787 | 11 | #7,556 |
| 2015 | 343 | #821 | 9 | #8,675 |
| 2014 | 385 | #728 | 8 | #9,548 |
| 2013 | 408 | #694 | 9 | #8,705 |
| 2012 | 422 | #672 | 5 | #14,033 |
| 2011 | 458 | #627 | 11 | #7,457 |
| 2010 | 520 | #559 | 15 | #6,008 |
| 2009 | 551 | #555 | 11 | #7,643 |
| 2008 | 645 | #490 | 10 | #8,251 |
| 2007 | 674 | #479 | 7 | #10,798 |
| 2006 | 697 | #452 | 21 | #4,505 |
| 2005 | 796 | #393 | 9 | #8,238 |
| 2004 | 843 | #372 | 19 | #4,588 |
| 2003 | 1,035 | #297 | 14 | #5,526 |
| 2002 | 1,085 | #286 | 14 | #5,374 |
| 2001 | 1,132 | #278 | 27 | #3,313 |
| 2000 | 1,247 | #262 | 16 | #4,765 |
| 1995 | 1,992 | #161 | 42 | #2,021 |
| 1990 | 526 | #467 | 34 | #2,159 |
| 1985 | 292 | #639 | 16 | #3,060 |
| 1980 | 301 | #612 | 27 | #2,050 |
| 1975 | 318 | #545 | 36 | #1,501 |
| 1970 | 185 | #773 | 9 | #3,500 |
| 1965 | 129 | #882 | 5 | #4,384 |
| 1960 | 161 | #824 | 8 | #3,319 |
| 1955 | 24 | #2,276 | — | — |
| 1950 | 6 | #5,252 | — | — |
| 1945 | 5 | #5,180 | — | — |
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Famous people named Tori
- Tori Amos Singer · b. 1963
- Tori Spelling Actor · b. 1973
- Tori Black Pornographic actor · b. 1988
- Tori Kelly Singer · b. 1992
- Tori Bowie Athlete · b. 1990
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tori mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Victoria.
How popular is the name Tori in 2025?
Tori ranked #1,337 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 167 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tori?
38,348 babies have been named Tori in the United States since 1945, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tori most popular?
Tori peaked in 1994, when 2,260 newborns received the name.
Is Tori a boy or girl name?
Tori is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tori rising or falling?
Tori is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Tori?
Well-known people named Tori include Tori Amos (singer), Tori Spelling (actor), Tori Black (pornographic actor).