Holding steady.
Popularity of Dorman since 1908
Babies named Dorman per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 225 |
| 1920s | 503 |
| 1930s | 446 |
| 1940s | 284 |
| 1950s | 213 |
| 1960s | 116 |
| 1970s | 70 |
| 1980s | 26 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
The name Dorman has seen very limited use as a given name in the United States. It first appeared in Social Security records in 1908, but it has never ranked among the top 1000 most popular names. Its peak year was 1928, during a period when many traditionally surname-inspired names were adopted for boys, yet even then it remained uncommon. The trajectory of Dorman has been stable over the decades, with only a handful of births recorded each year and no significant spikes or revivals. It has no strong association with any particular state, as its usage was scattered and never clustered regionally. For parents seeking an unusual, historically grounded name with a straightforward pronunciation and a possible link to the Irish name Dermot, Dorman offers a distinctive choice.
Dorman may derive from the Irish Dermot (from Diarmaid, meaning 'free from envy') or from the English habitational surname Dorman, referring to someone living near a deer park. It has been used as a given name since the early 20th century, peaking in the 1920s.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Dermot
Sibling names for Dorman
Names that share Dorman's style, for a brother or sister.
