Holding steady.
Popularity of Dorrell since 1915
Babies named Dorrell per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 13 |
| 1920s | 19 |
| 1930s | 13 |
| 1940s | 11 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 42 |
| 1980s | 112 |
| 1990s | 75 |
| 2000s | 33 |
| 2010s | 37 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dorrell is a modern coinage that first appeared in U.S. records in 1915. Its use has been modest, peaking in 1986 when it ranked highest in popularity. The name has remained stable over recent decades, though it has never cracked the top 1000. Dorrell is almost exclusively given to boys and may have been influenced by surnames or similar-sounding names like Darnell. It is most common in the 1980s cohort and is a rare but distinct choice.
Dorrell appears to be a modern coinage, likely arising in the early 20th century. It may be a blend of names like Dorian and Darnell, or a respelling of the surname Dorrell, which itself has uncertain origins. The name saw modest use in the United States, particularly peaking in the 1980s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dory, Dell, D
Sibling names for Dorrell
Names that share Dorrell's style, for a brother or sister.
