girl's name
Doresa
doh-REE-suh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 37
Doresa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1972 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 1960, when 6 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1954.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Doresa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 15 |
| 1960s | 17 |
| 1970s | 5 |
How Popular Is Doresa?
In 1972, Doresa 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 Doresa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Doresa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Doresa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Doresa
- English doh-REE-suh
Sibling Names for Doresa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Doresa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Doresa
How popular is the name Doresa?
In 1972, Doresa 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 Doresa a girl's or a boy's name?
Doresa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Doresa?
Doresa has 3 syllables.
When was Doresa most popular?
Doresa peaked in 1960, when 6 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.