The nameDoria

Doria is a girl's name given quietly in France, first in the early 20th century and again in the 1990s and 2000s.

Meaning

Its meaning is debated. It is linked to Dora and to the great Genoese Doria family.

Origin

Debated.

History

Doria peaked in France in the very early 20th century, then disappeared and came back in the 1990s and 2000s. It is rare today.

Popularity of the name Doria

Doria in France

2928thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1902peak year (45 births)
1,505babies named Doria in France since 1900
02345 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Doria was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 285 births over the decade, 19% of all recorded babies named Doria. Half of all babies named Doria in France were born before 1987, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Doria mean?

Its meaning is debated. It is linked to Dora and to the great Genoese Doria family.

What is the origin of the name Doria?

Debated.

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

Doria is a girl's name.