Boys' name · since 1887

Dorr

Dorr has 124 recorded births since 1887 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1915 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.

124
total births
1887–1947
years on record
1910s
peak decade
46%
born in that decade

124 boys have been named Dorr since 1887, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.

Social Security Administration records show Dorr recorded 124 times among boys since 1887, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1887 to 1947.

  • 124 total births
  • 1887–1947 years on record
  • 1910s peak decade
  • 46% born in that decade

Data updated Jun 2026

The verdict

124 boys have been named Dorr since 1887, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1947.

124
total births
1887–1947
years on record
1910s
peak decade
46%
born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade

46% of everyone ever named Dorr was born in this single decade.

1915
Single peak year

14 babies were named Dorr in 1915 - its busiest year on record.

Dorr's usage pattern, beyond the headline number

Divide Dorr's SSA record in two at 1923 and the more recent half accounts for 46% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 54%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1887, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1915 peak of 14, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.

Dorr at a glance

Last recorded 1947

Total births

124

Since 1887

61 years of records

Peak year

1915

14 births that year

Strongest decade: 1910s

Current rank

Unranked

Outside the modern top-1,000

As of 1947

Active since

1887

Recorded for 61 years

Last year on file: 1947

Dorr popularity over time

Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1887–1947

Last recorded 1947
Peak year (1915)
14
Annual births at peak, across 61 years of records
46810121416 1887191519191925192819421947 5

Dorr by decade

Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance

1910s was Dorr's strongest decade.

57 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.

Dorr births by decade

Total births in each ten-year window

births

What this shows Peak: 1910s at 57 births (46% of all-time use).

Source U.S. Social Security Administration · Baby Names As of June 2026

Dorr by state

Where Dorr concentrates geographically, total births since 1887

Geographically diffuse
Top 2 states by recorded births for the name Dorr
Rank State Visual share Births Share of total
#1 Michigan
6 4.8%
#2 New York
6 4.8%
Michigan share of Dorr's total US births 4.8%
Even split

6 of 124 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is the name Dorr? ▼
Since 1887, Social Security records show 124 babies named Dorr. The most recent recorded year was 1947. Its busiest year on record was 1915, with 14 births.
When was Dorr most popular? ▼
Dorr was most popular in the 1910s decade with 57 total births. The single peak year was 1915.
Where is Dorr most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dorr are Michigan (6 births), New York (6 births).
How long has the name Dorr been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Dorr since 1887 -- 61 years through the most recent 1947 data.
What names are similar to Dorr? ▼
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 Dorr's data

  • Dorr's decade-level peak was the 1910s (57 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 1940s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
  • Michigan records the most Dorrs (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan 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 Dorr

Nearby Names Like Dorr

Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dorr

Dorian Boy
#540 24,187 births
Dorsey Boy
5,411 births
Dorothy Boy
3,677 births
Doris Boy
3,241 births
Doran Boy
#8364 2,656 births

Compare Dorr side by side: Dorr vs Dorian Dorr vs Dorsey Dorr vs Dorothy

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Related Names

Names with a similar number of total births

Grove
124 births · Peak 1917
Swan
124 births · Peak 1925
Custer
124 births · Peak 1917
Okie
124 births · Peak 1932
Cleburn
124 births · Peak 1922
Felder
124 births · Peak 1919
Dory
124 births · Peak 1972
Bingham
124 births · Peak 2016

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, 1887–1947 (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. "Dorr: Baby Name Since 1887 - 124 Births, Peak 1915." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dorr. 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 Dorr 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.