boy's name
Dorman
DOR-mun (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 1,898
Dorman is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2012 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 1928, when 64 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1908.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Dorman Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 225 |
| 1920s | 503 |
| 1930s | 446 |
| 1940s | 284 |
| 1950s | 213 |
| 1960s | 116 |
| 1970s | 70 |
| 1980s | 26 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Dorman?
In 2012, Dorman 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 Dorman
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dorman Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dorman over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dorman
- English DOR-mun
Sibling Names for Dorman
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dorman — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dorman
How popular is the name Dorman?
In 2012, Dorman 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 Dorman a girl's or a boy's name?
Dorman is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dorman?
Dorman has 2 syllables.
When was Dorman most popular?
Dorman peaked in 1928, when 64 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.