Total births
51
Girls' name · since 1912
Doras
Doras has 51 recorded births since 1912 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1923 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 51
- total births
- 1912–1935
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
Doras is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 51 have been recorded since 1912.
Social Security Administration records show Doras recorded 51 times among girls since 1912, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls 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 1912 to 1935.
- 51 total births
- 1912–1935 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
51 girls have been named Doras since 1912, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1935.
- 51
- total births
- 1912–1935
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Doras was born in this single decade.
1923
Single peak year
7 babies were named Doras in 1923 - its busiest year on record.
Doras's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Doras's SSA record in two at 1922 and the more recent half accounts for 59% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 41%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1916, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1923 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Doras at a glance
Last recorded 1935Peak year
1923
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Doras popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–1935
- Peak year (1923)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 24 years of records
Doras by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Doras's strongest decade.
23 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Doras births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
16 births
- 1920s
1920s
23 births
- 1930s
1930s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 23 births (45% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Doras? ▼
Since 1912, Social Security records show 51 babies named Doras. The most recent recorded year was 1935. Its busiest year on record was 1923, with 7 births.
When was Doras most popular? ▼
Doras was most popular in the 1920s decade with 23 total births. The single peak year was 1923.
How long has the name Doras been used? ▼
Doras has been recorded in Social Security data since 1912, spanning 24 years of data through 1935.
What names are similar to Doras? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dorothy, Doris, Dora, Doreen, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Doras's data
- Doras's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (23 total births) through the 1930s (12) -- 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 Doras
Nearby Names Like Doras
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Doras
Dorothy Girl
#430 1,112,231 births
Doris Girl
#2205 462,548 births
Dora Girl
#2585 105,930 births
Doreen Girl
#5810 46,431 births
Dorothea Girl
#2067 34,421 births
Compare Doras side by side: Doras vs Dorothy Doras vs Doris Doras vs Dora
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1912–1935 (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. "Doras: Baby Name Since 1912 - 51 Births, Peak 1923." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/doras. 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 Doras 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 June 2026.