Total births
15
Girls' name · since 1920
Dorles
Since 1920, U.S. Social Security records show 15 babies named Dorles, peaking in 1920. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 15
- total births
- 1920–1940
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
15 girls have been named Dorles since 1920, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Dorles has been recorded 15 times among girls since 1920, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1920 to 1940.
- 15 total births
- 1920–1940 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
15 girls have been named Dorles since 1920, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1940.
- 15
- total births
- 1920–1940
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Dorles was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
5 babies were named Dorles in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Dorles's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Dorles splits its recorded history at 1931: 67% of all births land in the more recent half, 33% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1920 (5 births).
Dorles at a glance
Last recorded 1940Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1920
Dorles popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1920–1940
- Peak year (1920)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 21 years of records
Dorles by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Dorles's strongest decade.
5 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Dorles births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
5 births
- 1930s
1930s
5 births
- 1940s
1940s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 5 births (33% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dorles? ▼
15 babies have been named Dorles since 1920. It was last recorded in 1940. The peak year was 1920 with 5 births.
When was Dorles most popular? ▼
Dorles was most popular in the 1920s decade with 5 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
How long has the name Dorles been used? ▼
Records for Dorles go back to 1920, giving 21 years of history through 1940.
What names are similar to Dorles? ▼
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 Dorles's data
- Dorles's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (5 total births) through the 1940s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Dorles
Nearby Names Like Dorles
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dorles
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 Dorles side by side: Dorles vs Dorothy Dorles vs Doris Dorles 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, 1920–1940 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Dorles: Baby Name Since 1920 - 15 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dorles. 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 Dorles 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.