Holding steady.
Popularity of Dorr since 1887
Babies named Dorr per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1915, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Dorr's real moment was 1887.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 57 |
| 1920s | 45 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 12 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dorr is a rare given name of uncertain origin, first recorded in the United States in 1887. It reached its peak year in 1887, and its trajectory has remained stable at extremely low usage ever since. The name has never appeared in the top 1000 rankings, with no data on current frequency (1-in-N unavailable). It is most likely derived from an English surname, possibly of Irish origin. With no top states or notable famous bearers, Dorr remains a highly uncommon choice, reflecting its brief appearance in the late 19th century before fading into obscurity.
Dorr is a rare given name of uncertain derivation. It may be a transferred use of the English surname Dorr, which itself has multiple possible origins including a variant of the Irish surname Doran. Alternatively, it could be a short form of names like Dorian or a place name. The name has seen limited use in the United States since the late 19th century, peaking in 1887.
Sibling names for Dorr
Names that share Dorr's style, for a brother or sister.
