Total births
251
Unisex name · since 1921
Dorean
Dorean has 251 recorded births since 1921 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1958 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 251
- total births
- 1921–1999
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
Dorean is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 251 have been recorded since 1921.
Social Security Administration records show Dorean recorded 251 times among girls since 1921, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1921 to 1999.
- 251 total births
- 1921–1999 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
251 girls have been named Dorean since 1921, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1999.
- 251
- total births
- 1921–1999
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Dorean was born in this single decade.
1958
Single peak year
17 babies were named Dorean in 1958 - its busiest year on record.
Dorean's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Dorean's SSA record in two at 1956 and the more recent half accounts for 57% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 43%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1921, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1958 peak of 17, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Dorean at a glance
Last recorded 1999Peak year
1958
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1921
Dorean popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1921–1999
- Peak year (1958)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 79 years of records
Dorean popularity over time - boys
90 total births recorded since 1989 (Dorean as boys' name)
Dorean by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Dorean's strongest decade.
77 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Dorean births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 22
1920s
22 births
- 1930s
1930s
35 births
- 1940s 12
1940s
12 births
- 1950s
1950s
77 births
- 1960s
1960s
35 births
- 1970s
1970s
32 births
- 1980s 28
1980s
28 births
- 1990s 10
1990s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 77 births (31% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dorean? ▼
Since 1921, Social Security records show 251 babies named Dorean. The most recent recorded year was 1999. Its busiest year on record was 1958, with 17 births.
When was Dorean most popular? ▼
Dorean was most popular in the 1950s decade with 77 total births. The single peak year was 1958.
Is Dorean a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Dorean is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 251 births, and as a boy's name it has 90 births.
How long has the name Dorean been used? ▼
Records for Dorean go back to 1921, giving 79 years of history through 1999.
What names are similar to Dorean? ▼
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 Dorean's data
- Dorean's decade-level peak was the 1950s (77 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Dorean
Nearby Names Like Dorean
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dorean
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 Dorean side by side: Dorean vs Dorothy Dorean vs Doris Dorean vs Dora
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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, 1921–1999 (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. "Dorean: Baby Name Since 1921 - 251 Births, Peak 1958." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dorean. 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 Dorean 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.