Holding steady.
Popularity of Dorma since 1915
Babies named Dorma per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1925, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Dorma's real moment was 1932.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 44 |
| 1920s | 214 |
| 1930s | 202 |
| 1940s | 115 |
| 1950s | 76 |
| 1960s | 39 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dorma is a rare and enigmatic name with uncertain origins. First recorded in the United States in 1915, it reached its peak popularity in 1932, the highest usage in any single year. The name's trajectory shows a stable but low level of use, never experiencing a notable revival. Its similarity to names like Dora and Norma may have contributed to its occasional but fleeting appeal. Dorma remains a distinctive choice for those seeking something uncommon.
The name Dorma is of uncertain origin. It may be a variant of Dora, a name derived from Greek 'doron' meaning 'gift', or it could be a modern invention. It was most popular in the 1930s in the United States, ranking for the first time in 1915. Its usage has been stable but rare since then.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dorie, Dory
Sibling names for Dorma
Names that share Dorma's style, for a brother or sister.
