girl's name
Dorinda
dor-IN-duh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 4,924
Dorinda is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2015 it was given to 8 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 1957, when 202 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1892.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Dorinda Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 6 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 44 |
| 1920s | 83 |
| 1930s | 125 |
| 1940s | 662 |
| 1950s | 1,401 |
| 1960s | 1,459 |
| 1970s | 642 |
| 1980s | 209 |
| 1990s | 101 |
| 2000s | 50 |
| 2010s | 19 |
How Popular Is Dorinda?
In 2015, Dorinda was given to 8 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.
Where Dorinda Is Used
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 Dorinda
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dorinda Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dorinda over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dorinda
- English dor-IN-duh
Sibling Names for Dorinda
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dorinda — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dorinda
How popular is the name Dorinda?
In 2015, Dorinda was given to 8 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 Dorinda a girl's or a boy's name?
Dorinda is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dorinda?
Dorinda has 3 syllables.
When was Dorinda most popular?
Dorinda peaked in 1957, when 202 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.