boy's name
Dorwin
DOR-win (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 432
Dorwin is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1971 it was given to 9 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 1920, when 22 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1913.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Dorwin Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 80 |
| 1920s | 151 |
| 1930s | 101 |
| 1940s | 63 |
| 1950s | 18 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 9 |
How Popular Is Dorwin?
In 1971, Dorwin was given to 9 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 Dorwin
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
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How to Say Dorwin
- English DOR-win
Sibling Names for Dorwin
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dorwin — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dorwin
How popular is the name Dorwin?
In 1971, Dorwin was given to 9 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 Dorwin a girl's or a boy's name?
Dorwin is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dorwin?
Dorwin has 2 syllables.
When was Dorwin most popular?
Dorwin peaked in 1920, when 22 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.