Total births
177
Boys' name · since 1913
Dorance
Since 1913, U.S. Social Security records show 177 babies named Dorance, peaking in 1916. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 177
- total births
- 1913–1963
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
Dorance is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 177 have been recorded since 1913.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Dorance has been recorded 177 times among boys since 1913, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 1963.
- 177 total births
- 1913–1963 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 37% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
177 boys have been named Dorance since 1913, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1963.
- 177
- total births
- 1913–1963
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Dorance was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
13 babies were named Dorance in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Dorance's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Dorance's SSA record in two at 1928 and the more recent half accounts for 49% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 51%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1913, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1916 peak of 13, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Dorance at a glance
Last recorded 1963Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Dorance popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–1963
- Peak year (1916)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 51 years of records
Dorance by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Dorance's strongest decade.
66 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Dorance births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
42 births
- 1920s
1920s
66 births
- 1930s
1930s
36 births
- 1940s 14
1940s
14 births
- 1950s 14
1950s
14 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 66 births (37% of all-time use).
Dorance by state
Where Dorance concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Iowa | | 6 | 3.4% |
Iowa share of Dorance's total US births 3.4%
6 of 177 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dorance? ▼
Since 1913, Social Security records show 177 babies named Dorance. The most recent recorded year was 1963. Its busiest year on record was 1916, with 13 births.
When was Dorance most popular? ▼
Dorance was most popular in the 1920s decade with 66 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
Where is Dorance most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dorance are Iowa (6 births).
How long has the name Dorance been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Dorance since 1913 -- 51 years through the most recent 1963 data.
What names are similar to Dorance? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dorian, Dorsey, Dorothy, Doris, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Dorance's data
- Dorance's decade-level peak was the 1920s (66 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Iowa records the most Dorances (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Iowa names
- 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 Dorance
Nearby Names Like Dorance
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dorance
Dorian Boy
#540 24,187 births
Dorsey Boy
5,411 births
Dorothy Boy
3,677 births
Doris Boy
3,241 births
Doran Boy
#8364 2,656 births
Compare Dorance side by side: Dorance vs Dorian Dorance vs Dorsey Dorance vs Dorothy
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1913–1963 (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. "Dorance: Baby Name Since 1913 - 177 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dorance. 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 Dorance 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.