boy's name
Dorance
DOR-uns (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 177
Dorance is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1963 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1916, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1913.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Dorance Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 42 |
| 1920s | 66 |
| 1930s | 36 |
| 1940s | 14 |
| 1950s | 14 |
| 1960s | 5 |
How Popular Is Dorance?
In 1963, Dorance was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Dorance
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dorance Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dorance over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dorance
- English DOR-uns
Sibling Names for Dorance
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dorance — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dorance
How popular is the name Dorance?
In 1963, Dorance was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Dorance a girl's or a boy's name?
Dorance is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dorance?
Dorance has 2 syllables.
When was Dorance most popular?
Dorance peaked in 1916, when 13 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.