Total births
968
Girls' name · since 1915
Dorina
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 968 babies named Dorina, peaking in 1969. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #13586
- among girls today
- 968
- born since 1915
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 23%
- more common than other girls
Dorina currently ranks #13586 among girls' names in America, with 968 babies recorded since 1915.
Dorina has 968 recorded births among girls since 1915, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #13586 as of the latest data, more common than 23% of girls, busiest in the 1960s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 2025.
- #13586 among girls today
- 968 born since 1915
- 1960s peak decade
- 23% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Dorina is currently the #13586 girls' name in America, more common than 23% of girls - 968 born since 1915, peaking in the 1960s.
- #13586
- among girls today
- 968
- born since 1915
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 23%
- more common than other girls
Dorina vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#13586
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 23% of names given to girls today.
1960s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Dorina was born in this single decade.
1969
Single peak year
42 babies were named Dorina in 1969 - its busiest year on record.
How Dorina compares
968 Top 32% higher than 68% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Dorina's all-time total is 153% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Dorina | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 968 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 42 | 48 | 19,840 |
Dorina's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Dorina's full recorded timeline at 1968, 52% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 48% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1915, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1969 peak of 42 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Dorina at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1969
Current rank
#13,586
Active since
1915
Dorina popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–2025
- Peak year (1969)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 111 years of records
Dorina by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Dorina's strongest decade.
227 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Dorina births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s 50
1920s
50 births
- 1930s 49
1930s
49 births
- 1940s 77
1940s
77 births
- 1950s
1950s
129 births
- 1960s
1960s
227 births
- 1970s
1970s
170 births
- 1980s
1980s
107 births
- 1990s 54
1990s
54 births
- 2000s 53
2000s
53 births
- 2010s 29
2010s
29 births
- 2020s 18
2020s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 227 births (23% of all-time use).
How Dorina compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Dorina's total volume
Dorina vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Dorina by state
Where Dorina concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 61 | 6.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 27 | 2.8% |
| #3 | New York | | 25 | 2.6% |
California share of Dorina's total US births 6.3%
Even split
61 of 968 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dorina? ▼
Dorina has been given to 968 babies in the U.S. since 1915, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #13586 as of the latest data. 42 babies were born in 1969, its single highest year.
When was Dorina most popular? ▼
Dorina was most popular in the 1960s decade with 227 total births. The single peak year was 1969.
Where is Dorina most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dorina are California (61 births), Texas (27 births), New York (25 births).
How long has the name Dorina been used? ▼
Records for Dorina go back to 1915, giving 111 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Dorina? ▼
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 Dorina's data
- Dorina's decade-level peak was the 1960s (227 total births); usage has since declined to 18 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Dorinas (61 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 Dorina
Nearby Names Like Dorina
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dorina
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 Dorina side by side: Dorina vs Dorothy Dorina vs Doris Dorina vs Dora
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Dorina
Beverlee #13585
2,297 births · Peak 1930
Dreama #13587
3,114 births · Peak 1958
Arabel #13584
173 births · Peak 2015
Juan #13588
2,760 births · Peak 1983
Alexsandra #13583
2,422 births · Peak 2006
Rosalea #13589
680 births · Peak 1926
Nerissa #13582
1,977 births · Peak 1979
Telma #13590
276 births · Peak 1976
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, 1915–2025 (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. "Dorina: #13586 Girls' Name - 968 Births, Peak 1969." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dorina. 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 Dorina 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.