Total births
689
Girls' name · since 1919
Dorita
Since 1919, U.S. Social Security records show 689 babies named Dorita, peaking in 1954. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 689
- total births
- 1919–1979
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
689 girls have been named Dorita since 1919, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Dorita recorded 689 times among girls since 1919, 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 1919 to 1979.
- 689 total births
- 1919–1979 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
689 girls have been named Dorita since 1919, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1979.
- 689
- total births
- 1919–1979
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Dorita was born in this single decade.
1954
Single peak year
42 babies were named Dorita in 1954 - its busiest year on record.
Dorita's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Dorita splits its recorded history at 1953: 63% of all births land in the more recent half, 37% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1919 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1954 peak of 42 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Dorita at a glance
Last recorded 1979Peak year
1954
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1919
Dorita popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1919–1979
- Peak year (1954)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 61 years of records
Dorita by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Dorita's strongest decade.
262 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Dorita births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s 22
1920s
22 births
- 1930s 53
1930s
53 births
- 1940s 96
1940s
96 births
- 1950s
1950s
262 births
- 1960s
1960s
159 births
- 1970s 92
1970s
92 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 262 births (38% of all-time use).
How Dorita 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 Dorita's total volume
Dorita vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Dorita by state
Where Dorita concentrates geographically, total births since 1919
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 11 | 1.6% |
| #2 | Louisiana | | 6 | 0.9% |
| #3 | California | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.7% |
Illinois share of Dorita's total US births 1.6%
Even split
11 of 689 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dorita? ▼
689 babies have been named Dorita since 1919. It was last recorded in 1979. The peak year was 1954 with 42 births.
When was Dorita most popular? ▼
Dorita was most popular in the 1950s decade with 262 total births. The single peak year was 1954.
Where is Dorita most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dorita are Illinois (11 births), Louisiana (6 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Dorita been used? ▼
Records for Dorita go back to 1919, giving 61 years of history through 1979.
What names are similar to Dorita? ▼
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 Dorita's data
- Dorita's usage has stayed within range of its 1950s decade-level peak (262 total births) through the 1970s (92) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Illinois records the most Doritas (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Dorita
Nearby Names Like Dorita
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dorita
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 Dorita side by side: Dorita vs Dorothy Dorita vs Doris Dorita vs Dora
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, 1919–1979 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Dorita: Baby Name Since 1919 - 689 Births, Peak 1954." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dorita. 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 Dorita 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.