Dorman
boy nameDorman entered the US charts in 1908, peaked at #818 in 1928, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1908–2025
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rank today
#818
peak (1928)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1373 |
| 1910s | #1207 |
| 1920s | #974 |
| 1930s | #970 |
| 1940s | #1332 |
| 1950s | #1710 |
| 1960s | #2586 |
| 1970s | #3746 |
| 1980s | #5946 |
| 2000s | #12553 |
| 2010s | #12274 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Dorman are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dorman 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 Dorman in 2025?
- Dorman is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Dorman most popular?
- Dorman peaked in 1928, reaching #818 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Dorman with classmates?
- Dorman will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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