Is Tori a boy's or girl's name?

Tori is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 1,207 recorded births.

When was Tori most popular?

Tori reached its peak popularity in 1994 with 2,222 births that year. It is currently ranked #1412 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Tori?

Tori is currently ranked #1412 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 36,963 babies since 1945.

Tori

A Latin name gently fading from the charts.

Girl's name| Also boysLatinDeclining Also a pet name

#1412▼ 238in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A diminutive of the female given name Victoria.

Tori is a girl's and boy's baby name of Latin origin, a diminutive of Victoria, meaning 'victory.' It gained mainstream momentum as a standalone name through singer Tori Amos and actress Tori Spelling in the 1990s, becoming a name in its own right rather than just a nickname.

Tori has a breezy, confident energy — it's not trying to be Victoria, it's perfectly happy being Tori. Casual without being careless, it carries the full weight of 'victory' in four easy letters. A name that's genuinely fun to say.

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Popularity Over Time

Tori was #372 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #1412, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Tori
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	1,195	#1090	▼
2010s	3,872	#740	▼
2000s	8,705	#386	▼
1990s	14,535	#236	▲
1980s	3,441	#591	▲
1970s	3,327	#615	▲
1960s	1,538	#836	▲
1950s	325	#2970	▲
1940s	25	#4141	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(78 years, 1945–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Tori
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	158	#1412	-46 (-22.5%)
2023	204	#1174	-49 (-19.4%)
2022	253	#1022	-4 (-1.6%)
2021	257	#998	-66 (-20.4%)
2020	323	#846	+29 (9.9%)
2019	294	#904	-36 (-10.9%)
2018	330	#824	-20 (-5.7%)
2017	350	#788	-12 (-3.3%)
2016	362	#787	+19 (5.5%)
2015	343	#821	-42 (-10.9%)
2014	385	#728	-23 (-5.6%)
2013	408	#694	-14 (-3.3%)
2012	422	#672	-36 (-7.9%)
2011	458	#627	-62 (-11.9%)
2010	520	#559	-31 (-5.6%)
2009	551	#555	-94 (-14.6%)
2008	645	#489	-29 (-4.3%)
2007	674	#479	-23 (-3.3%)
2006	697	#452	-99 (-12.4%)
2005	796	#393	-47 (-5.6%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Tori as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Tori has also been given to 1,207 boys in the U.S. since 1960.

#9749

Current rank

1,207

Total births

1976

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Tori be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Tori is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #1412. As a boy's name, it ranks #9749.

Tori has two lives

Tori, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1945–2024) · Methodology