boy's name
Dorrance
DOR-uns (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Births on record 284
Dorrance is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1983 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 1926, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1914.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Dorrance Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 50 |
| 1920s | 98 |
| 1930s | 71 |
| 1940s | 32 |
| 1950s | 22 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 5 |
How Popular Is Dorrance?
In 1983, Dorrance 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 Dorrance
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dorrance Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dorrance over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dorrance
- English DOR-uns
Sibling Names for Dorrance
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dorrance — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dorrance
How popular is the name Dorrance?
In 1983, Dorrance 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 Dorrance a girl's or a boy's name?
Dorrance is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dorrance?
Dorrance has 2 syllables.
When was Dorrance most popular?
Dorrance peaked in 1926, when 15 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.