girl's name
Dorraine
duh-RAYN (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Births on record 354
Dorraine is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1974 it was given to 7 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 1963, when 37 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1920.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Dorraine Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 64 |
| 1930s | 48 |
| 1940s | 12 |
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 196 |
| 1970s | 24 |
How Popular Is Dorraine?
In 1974, Dorraine was given to 7 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 Dorraine
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
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Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dorraine over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dorraine
- English duh-RAYN
Sibling Names for Dorraine
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dorraine — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dorraine
How popular is the name Dorraine?
In 1974, Dorraine was given to 7 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 Dorraine a girl's or a boy's name?
Dorraine is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dorraine?
Dorraine has 2 syllables.
When was Dorraine most popular?
Dorraine peaked in 1963, when 37 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.