Total births
1,089
Girls' name · since 1923
Dorla
Dorla has 1,089 recorded births since 1923 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1930 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,089
- total births
- 1923–1970
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
Dorla sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,089 recorded since 1923.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Dorla has been recorded 1,089 times among girls since 1923, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1930s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1923 to 1970.
- 1,089 total births
- 1923–1970 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 54% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,089 girls have been named Dorla since 1923, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1970.
- 1,089
- total births
- 1923–1970
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Dorla was born in this single decade.
1930
Single peak year
171 babies were named Dorla in 1930 - its busiest year on record.
Dorla's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Dorla's SSA record in two at 1948 and the more recent half accounts for 24% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 76%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1970, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1930 peak of 171, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Dorla at a glance
Last recorded 1970Peak year
1930
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1923
Dorla popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1923–1970
- Peak year (1930)
- 171
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Dorla by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Dorla's strongest decade.
590 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Dorla births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 138
1920s
138 births
- 1930s
1930s
590 births
- 1940s 129
1940s
129 births
- 1950s 133
1950s
133 births
- 1960s 94
1960s
94 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 590 births (54% of all-time use).
How Dorla 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 Dorla's total volume
Dorla vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Dorla by state
Where Dorla concentrates geographically, total births since 1923
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 50 | 4.6% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 27 | 2.5% |
| #3 | Oklahoma | | 23 | 2.1% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 21 | 1.9% |
| #5 | Iowa | | 20 | 1.8% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 20 | 1.8% |
| #7 | Wisconsin | | 17 | 1.6% |
| #8 | Nebraska | | 16 | 1.5% |
Illinois share of Dorla's total US births 4.6%
Even split
50 of 1,089 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 16 reporting states.
Dorla appears in 16 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dorla? ▼
Dorla has been given to 1,089 babies in the U.S. since 1923, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1970. 171 babies were born in 1930, its single highest year.
When was Dorla most popular? ▼
Dorla was most popular in the 1930s decade with 590 total births. The single peak year was 1930.
Where is Dorla most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dorla are Illinois (50 births), Pennsylvania (27 births), Oklahoma (23 births).
How long has the name Dorla been used? ▼
Dorla has been recorded in Social Security data since 1923, spanning 48 years of data through 1970.
What names are similar to Dorla? ▼
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 Dorla's data
- Dorla's decade-level peak was the 1930s (590 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Dorlas (50 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 Dorla
Nearby Names Like Dorla
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dorla
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 Dorla side by side: Dorla vs Dorothy Dorla vs Doris Dorla vs Dora
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1923–1970 (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. "Dorla: Baby Name Since 1923 - 1,089 Births, Peak 1930." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dorla. 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 Dorla 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.