girl's name
Doras
DOR-us (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 51
Doras is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1935 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 1923, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1912.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Doras Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1930s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 16 |
| 1920s | 23 |
| 1930s | 12 |
How Popular Is Doras?
In 1935, Doras 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 Doras
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Doras Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Doras over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Doras
- English DOR-us
Sibling Names for Doras
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Doras — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Doras
How popular is the name Doras?
In 1935, Doras 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 Doras a girl's or a boy's name?
Doras is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Doras?
Doras has 2 syllables.
When was Doras most popular?
Doras peaked in 1923, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.