Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
“wisdom” · Greek
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Tori
GirlLatin, English· “short for Victoria; victory”
- Meaning
- short for Victoria; victory
- Origin
- Latin, English
- Pronunciation
- TOR-ee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,337
- US babies 2025
- 167
- Best rank
- #142 (1994)
- Peak year
- 1994
Meaning and origin of Tori
Tori is a Latin and English name that is usually said to mean “short for Victoria; victory”.
Tori began as a short form of Victoria, the Latin word for "victory" and the name of the Roman goddess of victory. Victoria gained royal prestige through Queen Victoria of Britain, whose long reign shaped an era. Tori has been used as an independent given name since the later twentieth century. By coincidence, tori is also a Japanese word for "bird", and a torii is a traditional gate at a Shinto shrine, though these are not sources of the English name. Tori is bright, friendly and easy to spell. Tory and Torrie are alternate spellings.
Other spellings with the same sound: Tory, Torrey, Torey, Torie, Torry.
Popularity over time
Tori first appears in US Social Security records in 1945. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 63 different years, starting in 1959. Its best national rank was #142 in 1994, the same year it reached its highest count of 2,222 babies. In 2025, 167 babies were named Tori, and it ranked #1,337 nationally. That is 51% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #5,252 in 1950, #612 in 1980, #262 in 2000, #559 in 2010, and #1,337 in 2025. Of the 37,134 US girls named Tori since records began, 39% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 8,705 babies. Since 2010, 5,238 more have been named Tori.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Marisa, Alejandra, Raven, Carly, and Hayley.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Tori ranked highest in Maryland, Utah, and Louisiana.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | #545 | 10 |
| Utah | #601 | 7 |
| Louisiana | #674 | 7 |
| Virginia | #839 | 9 |
| Pennsylvania | #922 | 10 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 97% of US babies named Tori over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Tori is usually pronounced TOR-ee, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with T and ends in “-ri”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Tory, Torrey, Torey, and Torie.
Middle names for Tori
A few middle names that flow with Tori: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Tori
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tori mean?
Tori is a Latin and English name that is usually said to mean “short for Victoria; victory”.
What is the origin of the name Tori?
Tori has Latin and English roots. Tori began as a short form of Victoria, the Latin word for "victory" and the name of the Roman goddess of victory.
Is Tori a popular name?
Not especially. Tori ranked #1,337 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Tori a boy or girl name?
Tori is mainly a girl's name. About 97% of US babies named Tori over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Tori?
Tori is usually pronounced TOR-ee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings