Total births
198
Unisex name · since 1929
Dore
Since 1929, U.S. Social Security records show 198 babies named Dore, peaking in 1957. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 198
- total births
- 1929–1986
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
Dore is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 198 have been recorded since 1929.
Social Security Administration records show Dore recorded 198 times among girls since 1929, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1929 to 1986.
- 198 total births
- 1929–1986 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
198 girls have been named Dore since 1929, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1986.
- 198
- total births
- 1929–1986
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Dore was born in this single decade.
1957
Single peak year
12 babies were named Dore in 1957 - its busiest year on record.
Dore's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Dore's SSA record in two at 1964 and the more recent half accounts for 46% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 54%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1929, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1957 peak of 12, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Dore at a glance
Last recorded 1986Peak year
1957
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1929
Dore popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1929–1986
- Peak year (1957)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 58 years of records
Dore popularity over time - boys
20 total births recorded since 1950 (Dore as boys' name)
Dore by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Dore's strongest decade.
70 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Dore births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 5
1920s
5 births
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1950s
1950s
59 births
- 1960s
1960s
70 births
- 1970s
1970s
43 births
- 1980s 16
1980s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 70 births (35% of all-time use).
Dore by state
Where Dore concentrates geographically, total births since 1929
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 2.5% |
California share of Dore's total US births 2.5%
5 of 198 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dore? ▼
Dore has been given to 198 babies in the U.S. since 1929, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1986. 12 babies were born in 1957, its single highest year.
When was Dore most popular? ▼
Dore was most popular in the 1960s decade with 70 total births. The single peak year was 1957.
Where is Dore most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dore are California (5 births).
Is Dore a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Dore is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 198 births, and as a boy's name it has 20 births.
How long has the name Dore been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Dore since 1929 -- 58 years through the most recent 1986 data.
What names are similar to Dore? ▼
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 Dore's data
- Dore's decade-level peak was the 1960s (70 total births); usage has since declined to 16 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Dores (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Dore
Nearby Names Like Dore
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dore
Dorothy Girl
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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 Dore side by side: Dore vs Dorothy Dore vs Doris Dore vs Dora
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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, 1929–1986 (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. "Dore: Baby Name Since 1929 - 198 Births, Peak 1957." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dore. 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 Dore 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.