Dorinda
girl nameDorinda entered the US charts in 1892, peaked at #605 in 1944, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1892–2025
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rank today
#605
peak (1944)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1278 |
| 1910s | #3593 |
| 1920s | #3401 |
| 1930s | #2625 |
| 1940s | #1245 |
| 1950s | #837 |
| 1960s | #866 |
| 1970s | #1688 |
| 1980s | #4267 |
| 1990s | #8122 |
| 2000s | #12946 |
| 2010s | #14509 |
Living bearers
About 3,900 people named Dorinda are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dorinda alive today was born around 1960, making them about 65 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dorinda in 2025?
- Dorinda is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Dorinda most popular?
- Dorinda peaked in 1944, reaching #605 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Dorinda with classmates?
- Dorinda will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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