unisex name
Dorris
DOR-is (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 9,035
Dorris is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 81% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1990 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 1924, when 354 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1888.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Dorris Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 6 |
| 1890s | 95 |
| 1900s | 292 |
| 1910s | 1,476 |
| 1920s | 3,126 |
| 1930s | 1,936 |
| 1940s | 1,110 |
| 1950s | 617 |
| 1960s | 260 |
| 1970s | 77 |
| 1980s | 35 |
| 1990s | 5 |
How Popular Is Dorris?
In 1990, Dorris 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 Dorris
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dorris Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dorris over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dorris
- English DOR-is
Sibling Names for Dorris
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dorris — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dorris
How popular is the name Dorris?
In 1990, Dorris 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 Dorris a girl's or a boy's name?
Dorris is used for both girls and boys. About 81% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Dorris?
Dorris has 2 syllables.
When was Dorris most popular?
Dorris peaked in 1924, when 354 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.