girl's name
Dorcus
DOR-kus (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 287
Dorcus is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1983 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 1920, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1917.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Dorcus Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 15 |
| 1920s | 49 |
| 1930s | 62 |
| 1940s | 30 |
| 1950s | 57 |
| 1960s | 53 |
| 1970s | 16 |
| 1980s | 5 |
How Popular Is Dorcus?
In 1983, Dorcus 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 Dorcus
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dorcus Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dorcus over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dorcus
- English DOR-kus
Sibling Names for Dorcus
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dorcus — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dorcus
How popular is the name Dorcus?
In 1983, Dorcus 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 Dorcus a girl's or a boy's name?
Dorcus is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dorcus?
Dorcus has 2 syllables.
When was Dorcus most popular?
Dorcus peaked in 1920, when 11 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.