Declining since 1987.
Popularity of Dorie since 1913
Babies named Dorie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 33 |
| 1920s | 64 |
| 1930s | 47 |
| 1940s | 90 |
| 1950s | 352 |
| 1960s | 450 |
| 1970s | 330 |
| 1980s | 168 |
| 1990s | 90 |
| 2000s | 70 |
| 2010s | 29 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Dorie peaked in popularity in 1962, around the height of the mid-20th century. Since 1987, its usage has been steadily falling. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1913 and was most common during the 1960s, a decade when many diminutive forms of classic names were in vogue. Today, Dorie is rarely given to newborns, but it carries a nostalgic charm for those seeking a retro nickname name.
Dorie is a diminutive of Dorothy, which itself comes from the Greek name Dorothea, derived from dōron 'gift' and theos 'god'. Dorothy was a popular name in the English-speaking world for centuries, especially in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Dorie emerged as a casual, affectionate short form, particularly common in the United States during the mid-20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Dorie
Names that share Dorie's style, for a brother or sister.
