Tori

♂ Boy

Pronounced TOH-ree /ˈtɔr.i/Medium

Meaning: Variously the Japanese tori, 'a bird', and a short form of Victor/Victoria ('a conqueror; victory'); used for both sexes (more often a girls' short form); here for a boy; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A bird; a conqueror: Tori is Japanese/Latin. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'TOH-ree'). Used for both sexes.

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Origin LowJapanese, Latin

MeaningVariously the Japanese tori, 'a bird', and a short form of Victor/Victoria ('a conqueror; victory'); used for both sexes (more often a girls' short form); here for a boy; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#10575 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1976

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,214

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Tori comes variously from the Japanese tori, 'a bird', and a short form of Victor/Victoria ('a conqueror; victory'); used for both sexes (more often a girls' short form; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (here for a boy; slug distinguished; said 'TOH-ree').

In the U.S. Tori leans girls' (via Victoria); this boys' use follows the Japanese and Victor routes. Rare for a boy, a-bird at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Tori is variously 'a bird' (Japanese) and a short form of Victor ('a conqueror') — used for both sexes; here for a boy, which we note (the routes are layered; said 'TOH-ree').

Overall data confidence 24%

References — Tori — Japanese/Latin; unisex; routes layered

Variations

ToriiTory

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If you like Tori…

Tory— a kin spelling

Haru— a fellow Japanese boys' name

Victor— a source name

Nori— a fellow Japanese choice

Cori— echoes that soft -ri sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tori mean?

Tori is variously Japanese 'a bird' and a short form of Victor ('a conqueror'); used for both sexes; here for a boy. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Tori?

It's said TOH-ree /ˈtɔr.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tori a boy or girl name?

Tori is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Tori?

Tori is more often a girls' short form and very rare for boys.