Holding steady.
Popularity of Doristine since 1934
Babies named Doristine per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1956, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Doristine's real moment was 1935.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 48 |
| 1950s | 66 |
| 1960s | 15 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Doristine is a compound name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1934, during an era when combining popular surnames or given names was a fashionable practice. It reached its peak popularity in 1935, though exact rank data is unavailable, and it has remained very rare ever since, classified as stable in trajectory across the decades. The name was never recorded with a 1-in-N frequency, reflecting its rarity even at its peak. It is a blend of two enduring classics: Doris, which was a top 20 name in the early 1900s, and Christine, a perennial favorite. Though it did not gain widespread use, Doristine exemplifies the creative naming trends of the 1930s and remains a unique choice for those seeking a vintage, distinctive name.
Doristine is a compound name formed from Doris, a name of Greek origin meaning 'gift' (from the ocean nymph Doris), and Christine, the French form of Christina, derived from the Greek Christos meaning 'anointed one'. It emerged in the early 20th century as part of a trend of combining popular names, particularly in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dori, Dodie, Tina, Stine
Variants: Doristean, Doristene
Sibling names for Doristine
Names that share Doristine's style, for a brother or sister.
