Holding steady.
Popularity of Dorise since 1919
Babies named Dorise per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1960, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Dorise's real moment was 1932.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 83 |
| 1930s | 77 |
| 1940s | 89 |
| 1950s | 117 |
| 1960s | 73 |
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dorise stands as a rare feminine variant of the Greek name Doris, which mythological references tie to the sea. Its usage in the United States has been minimal but historically consistent in a narrow window. First recorded in 1919, the name reached its highest popularity in 1932, its peak year, yet even then it remained uncommon. The trajectory of the name has been stable since, with no significant revival. Though no states recorded notable concentrations of births, the name likely saw scattered use, reflecting a broader trend of ornate feminine variants in the early 20th century.
Dorise is a rare English variant of Doris, which derives from the Greek name Δωρίς (Doris), referring to a sea nymph in Greek mythology. The name Doris was borne in mythology by an Oceanid, a daughter of Oceanus and Tethys, and was used in classical times. Dorise likely emerged in the early 20th century as part of a trend of adding the suffix "-ise" to familiar names, though it never gained widespread use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dorie, Dory, Dee
Variants: Doris
Sibling names for Dorise
Names that share Dorise's style, for a brother or sister.
