Dorcus
girl nameDorcus entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #2581 in 1931, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1917–2025
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rank today
#2581
peak (1931)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4739 |
| 1920s | #4005 |
| 1930s | #3659 |
| 1940s | #4508 |
| 1950s | #5484 |
| 1960s | #5414 |
| 1970s | #9380 |
| 1980s | #10275 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Dorcus are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dorcus alive today was born around 1947, making them about 78 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dorcus in 2025?
- Dorcus is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Dorcus most popular?
- Dorcus peaked in 1931, reaching #2581 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Dorcus with classmates?
- Dorcus will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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