Total births
225
Unisex name · since 1921
Dorn
Since 1921, U.S. Social Security records show 225 babies named Dorn, peaking in 1957. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 225
- total births
- 1921–1975
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
Dorn is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 225 have been recorded since 1921.
Social Security Administration records show Dorn recorded 225 times among boys since 1921, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys 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 1975.
- 225 total births
- 1921–1975 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 28% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
225 boys have been named Dorn since 1921, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1975.
- 225
- total births
- 1921–1975
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Dorn was born in this single decade.
1957
Single peak year
11 babies were named Dorn in 1957 - its busiest year on record.
Dorn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Dorn's full recorded timeline at 1952, 53% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 47% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1922, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1957 peak of 11 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Dorn at a glance
Last recorded 1975Peak year
1957
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1921
Dorn popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1921–1975
- Peak year (1957)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 55 years of records
Dorn popularity over time - girls
12 total births recorded since 1964 (Dorn as girls' name)
Dorn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Dorn's strongest decade.
64 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Dorn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 17
1920s
17 births
- 1930s
1930s
28 births
- 1940s
1940s
46 births
- 1950s
1950s
64 births
- 1960s
1960s
60 births
- 1970s 10
1970s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 64 births (28% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dorn? ▼
225 babies have been named Dorn since 1921. It was last recorded in 1975. The peak year was 1957 with 11 births.
When was Dorn most popular? ▼
Dorn was most popular in the 1950s decade with 64 total births. The single peak year was 1957.
Is Dorn a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Dorn is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 225 births, and as a girl's name it has 12 births.
How long has the name Dorn been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Dorn since 1921 -- 55 years through the most recent 1975 data.
What names are similar to Dorn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dorian, Dorsey, Dorothy, Doris, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Dorn's data
- Dorn's decade-level peak was the 1950s (64 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 1970s -- 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 Dorn
Nearby Names Like Dorn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dorn
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Dorothy Boy
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Doris Boy
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Doran Boy
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Compare Dorn side by side: Dorn vs Dorian Dorn vs Dorsey Dorn vs Dorothy
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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, 1921–1975 (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. "Dorn: Baby Name Since 1921 - 225 Births, Peak 1957." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dorn. 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 Dorn 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.