Tori
How to say it: TOR-ee · /ˈtɔri/
English short form of Victoria (Latin: 'victory'); in Japanese 'tori' means 'bird'. Used independently in the West.
Tori was the 1,023rd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 167 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, its births are down about 50% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,411 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,023 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 167 |
| Share of births | 1 in 17,541 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | −50% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,411 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Best known from the 1990s, Tori has slipped far under that former level. More easing is expected going forward.
What goes with it
Bright and quick with a soft finish. Lexi carries a similar playful spark.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Tori is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Japanese.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
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