Total births
20
Boys' name · since 1928
Dolen
20 babies named Dolen in U.S. Social Security records since 1928, with the highest year being 1928. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 20
- total births
- 1928–1939
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 70%
- born in that decade
Dolen sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 20 recorded since 1928.
Social Security Administration records show Dolen recorded 20 times among boys since 1928, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1928 to 1939.
- 20 total births
- 1928–1939 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 70% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
20 boys have been named Dolen since 1928, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1939.
- 20
- total births
- 1928–1939
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 70%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
70% of everyone ever named Dolen was born in this single decade.
1928
Single peak year
8 babies were named Dolen in 1928 - its busiest year on record.
Dolen's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Dolen's SSA record in two at 1929 and the more recent half accounts for 60% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 40%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1929, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 1928 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Dolen at a glance
Last recorded 1939Peak year
1928
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1928
Dolen popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1928–1939
- Peak year (1928)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 12 years of records
Dolen by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Dolen's strongest decade.
14 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 70% of all-time use.
Dolen births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
14 births
- 1930s
1930s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 14 births (70% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dolen? ▼
20 babies have been named Dolen since 1928. It was last recorded in 1939. The peak year was 1928 with 8 births.
When was Dolen most popular? ▼
Dolen was most popular in the 1920s decade with 14 total births. The single peak year was 1928.
How long has the name Dolen been used? ▼
Dolen has been recorded in Social Security data since 1928, spanning 12 years of data through 1939.
What names are similar to Dolen? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dolan, Dolores, Dolphus, Dolph, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Dolen's data
- Dolen's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (14 total births) through the 1930s (6) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Dolen
Nearby Names Like Dolen
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dolen
Dolan Boy
1,701 births
Dolores Boy
1,336 births
Dolphus Boy
1,245 births
Dolph Boy
626 births
Dolton Boy
451 births
Compare Dolen side by side: Dolen vs Dolan Dolen vs Dolores Dolen vs Dolphus
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1928–1939 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Dolen: Baby Name Since 1928 - 20 Births, Peak 1928." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dolen. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Dolen draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.