Holding steady.
Popularity of Doreena since 1952
Babies named Doreena per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 49 |
| 1960s | 136 |
| 1970s | 57 |
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Doreena is a charming but uncommon elaboration of Doreen, reflecting mid-20th-century naming trends that favored decorative endings like -a. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1952, but its popularity never reached high ranks; it peaked in 1966, when it was most frequently chosen. Since then, its usage has steadily declined, stabilizing at a very low but consistent level. Doreena has not been associated with any single state or region, and remains a rare, personal choice for parents seeking a vintage-sounding name with a gentle rhythm.
Doreena is a 20th-century elaboration of Doreen, itself an Anglicized form of the Irish name Doireann (meaning 'sullen' or 'tempestuous') or a diminutive of Dora. The name gained some usage in English-speaking countries mid-century, following the trend of adding the feminine suffix -a to existing names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Doree, Rena, Dora
Sibling names for Doreena
Names that share Doreena's style, for a brother or sister.
