Dorlene
girl nameDorlene entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #1470 in 1933, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#1470
peak (1933)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4390 |
| 1920s | #3061 |
| 1930s | #2147 |
| 1940s | #3268 |
| 1950s | #3990 |
| 1960s | #5114 |
| 1970s | #8324 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Dorlene are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dorlene alive today was born around 1938, making them about 87 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dorlene in 2025?
- Dorlene is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Dorlene most popular?
- Dorlene peaked in 1933, reaching #1470 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Dorlene with classmates?
- Dorlene will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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