girl's name
Dorita
doh-REE-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 709
Dorita is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1979 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 1954, when 42 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1919.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Dorita Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 22 |
| 1930s | 53 |
| 1940s | 96 |
| 1950s | 262 |
| 1960s | 159 |
| 1970s | 92 |
How Popular Is Dorita?
In 1979, Dorita 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 Dorita 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 Dorita
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dorita Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dorita over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dorita
- English doh-REE-tuh
Sibling Names for Dorita
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dorita — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dorita
How popular is the name Dorita?
In 1979, Dorita 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 Dorita a girl's or a boy's name?
Dorita is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dorita?
Dorita has 3 syllables.
When was Dorita most popular?
Dorita peaked in 1954, when 42 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.