Dory

At a glance

Dory is the #872 dog name in our records. About 1 in 2,908 female dogs is called Dory, and the name is falling.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Dory?

#872dog name of 19,856
1 in 2,908female dogs
149dogs in the records
#1,071cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 91%Boys 6%Not recorded 3%

94% girls · 6% boys among 144 dogs with a recorded sex

Dory over the years

Falling
02.14.32013: 0.9, 2014: 0.6, 2015: 2.4, 2016: 1.2, 2017: 1.0, 2018: 3.7, 2019: 2.9, 2020: 1.8, 2021: 2.8, 2022: 1.5, 2023: 1.6, 2024: 0.82013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Dory per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

Popular with these breeds

Names that sound like Dory

DoraDoriDarrowDariaDaraDorrieDerryDorey

Questions

Is Dory a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a girl's name (94% female).

How popular is Dory for dogs?

Dory is the #872 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 149 dogs in public records. The name is falling.

How do you pronounce Dory?

Dory is said in 2 syllables: Do·ry. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Dory?

Dora, Dori and Darrow sound similar.

What breeds are often named Dory?

Labrador Retrievers, Shih Tzus and Border Collies are the breeds most often called Dory.

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