unisex name
Dorsie
DOR-see (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 645
Dorsie is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 61% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1964 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 1923, when 26 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1900.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Dorsie Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 27 |
| 1910s | 110 |
| 1920s | 211 |
| 1930s | 161 |
| 1940s | 88 |
| 1950s | 43 |
| 1960s | 5 |
How Popular Is Dorsie?
In 1964, Dorsie 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 Dorsie
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dorsie Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dorsie over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dorsie
- English DOR-see
Sibling Names for Dorsie
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dorsie — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dorsie
How popular is the name Dorsie?
In 1964, Dorsie 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 Dorsie a girl's or a boy's name?
Dorsie is used for both girls and boys. About 61% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Dorsie?
Dorsie has 2 syllables.
When was Dorsie most popular?
Dorsie peaked in 1923, when 26 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.