Holding steady.
Popularity of Dorin since 1947
Babies named Dorin per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1988, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Dorin's real moment was 1972.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0 | 10 |
| 1950s | 6 | 11 |
| 1960s | 0 | 18 |
| 1970s | 5 | 22 |
| 1980s | 5 | 26 |
| 1990s | 0 | 26 |
| 2000s | 5 | 14 |
| 2010s | 0 | 17 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dorin is a rare given name in the United States, with first recorded usage in 1947. Its popularity peaked in 1972, and its trajectory since then has been stable, neither rising nor falling sharply. The name is not ranked in recent years, appearing in fewer than five births annually. As a variant of the Irish surname Doran, it carries a sense of heritage without being widely used. Parents who choose Dorin often appreciate its simplicity and distinctiveness, as well as its connection to Irish roots.
Dorin is likely a variant of the Irish surname Doran, which derives from the Gaelic Ó Deoráin, meaning 'descendant of the exile' or 'stranger'. The name has been used in Ireland and among the Irish diaspora, though it remains relatively uncommon in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dory
Sibling names for Dorin
Names that share Dorin's style, for a brother or sister.
