Dolores
boy nameDolores entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #710 in 1930, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#710
peak (1930)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2317 |
| 1920s | #1431 |
| 1930s | #972 |
| 1940s | #1504 |
| 1950s | #2461 |
| 1960s | #3226 |
| 1970s | #4514 |
| 1980s | #6596 |
| 1990s | #8435 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Dolores are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dolores alive today was born around 1935, making them about 90 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dolores in 2025?
- Dolores is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Dolores most popular?
- Dolores peaked in 1930, reaching #710 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Dolores with classmates?
- Dolores will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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