Dorris
girl nameDorris entered the US charts in 1888, peaked at #391 in 1923, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1888–2025
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rank today
#391
peak (1923)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1136 |
| 1890s | #1086 |
| 1900s | #699 |
| 1910s | #550 |
| 1920s | #417 |
| 1930s | #547 |
| 1940s | #877 |
| 1950s | #1483 |
| 1960s | #3104 |
| 1970s | #6102 |
| 1980s | #10153 |
| 1990s | #12958 |
Living bearers
About 1,700 people named Dorris are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dorris alive today was born around 1926, making them about 99 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dorris in 2025?
- Dorris is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Dorris most popular?
- Dorris peaked in 1923, reaching #391 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Dorris with classmates?
- Dorris will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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