Holding steady.
Popularity of Dorita since 1919
Babies named Dorita per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 22 |
| 1930s | 53 |
| 1940s | 96 |
| 1950s | 262 |
| 1960s | 159 |
| 1970s | 92 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dorita is a Spanish diminutive of Dora, carrying the meaning 'gift of God'. The name saw its peak popularity in the United States in 1951, though it has never been a top-ranked name. As of the latest data, its usage remains stable but infrequent, with no recorded rank in recent years. The name has been primarily used in Spanish-speaking communities, and its gentle, melodic sound keeps it recognizable. Dorita's trajectory has been stable, reflecting a modest but enduring presence in American naming patterns.
Dorita is a Spanish diminutive of Dora, which itself is a short form of names like Dorotea (Spanish form of Dorothy) or Teodora. Dorothy derives from Greek 'doron' meaning 'gift' and 'theos' meaning 'God', giving the overall meaning 'gift of God'. The name has been used in Spain and Latin America, often as a pet form, but also as an independent given name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dori, Dora, Rita
Sibling names for Dorita
Names that share Dorita's style, for a brother or sister.
