unisex name
Dorcie
DOR-see (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 52
Dorcie is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 81% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1939 it was given to 6 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 1927, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1916.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Dorcie Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1930s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 36 |
| 1930s | 11 |
How Popular Is Dorcie?
In 1939, Dorcie was given to 6 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 Dorcie
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dorcie Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dorcie over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dorcie
- English DOR-see
Sibling Names for Dorcie
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dorcie — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dorcie
How popular is the name Dorcie?
In 1939, Dorcie was given to 6 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 Dorcie a girl's or a boy's name?
Dorcie is used for both girls and boys. About 81% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Dorcie?
Dorcie has 2 syllables.
When was Dorcie most popular?
Dorcie peaked in 1927, when 11 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.