Holding steady.
Popularity of Dorreen since 1929
Babies named Dorreen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 17 |
| 1950s | 74 |
| 1960s | 68 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dorreen is a rare feminine name that emerged as a variant spelling of Doreen, itself a diminutive of Dorothy. U.S. Social Security data shows the name first recorded in 1929, with its peak year in 1959, when it saw modest but not widespread usage. The trajectory of Dorreen is classified as stable, indicating its usage has remained consistently low over time. While it has never ranked among the top 1000 names, its highest level of use occurred in the mid-20th century. No top states are associated with Dorreen, suggesting it was never regionally concentrated. Like other 'een' ending names of its era, Dorreen carries a vintage charm, but it remains a rare choice.
Dorreen is a variant spelling of Doreen, itself an English diminutive of Dorothy, which comes from Greek 'Dorothea' (gift of God). The name Dorothy was introduced to England via the Normans and was common in the 16th century. Dorreen appeared as a modern respelling, popularized in the mid-20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dori, Reen, Dee
Sibling names for Dorreen
Names that share Dorreen's style, for a brother or sister.
