Total births
354
Girls' name · since 1920
Dorraine
354 babies named Dorraine in U.S. Social Security records since 1920, with the highest year being 1963. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 354
- total births
- 1920–1974
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
Dorraine is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 354 have been recorded since 1920.
Social Security Administration records show Dorraine recorded 354 times among girls since 1920, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1920 to 1974.
- 354 total births
- 1920–1974 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 55% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
354 girls have been named Dorraine since 1920, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1974.
- 354
- total births
- 1920–1974
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Dorraine was born in this single decade.
1963
Single peak year
37 babies were named Dorraine in 1963 - its busiest year on record.
Dorraine's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Dorraine splits its recorded history at 1945: 66% of all births land in the more recent half, 34% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1920 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1963 peak of 37 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Dorraine at a glance
Last recorded 1974Peak year
1963
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1920
Dorraine popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1920–1974
- Peak year (1963)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 55 years of records
Dorraine by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Dorraine's strongest decade.
196 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Dorraine births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 64
1920s
64 births
- 1930s 48
1930s
48 births
- 1940s 12
1940s
12 births
- 1950s 10
1950s
10 births
- 1960s
1960s
196 births
- 1970s 24
1970s
24 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 196 births (55% of all-time use).
Dorraine by state
Where Dorraine concentrates geographically, total births since 1920
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 11 | 3.1% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 6 | 1.7% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 5 | 1.4% |
| #4 | Wisconsin | | 5 | 1.4% |
New York share of Dorraine's total US births 3.1%
Even split
11 of 354 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dorraine? ▼
Since 1920, Social Security records show 354 babies named Dorraine. The most recent recorded year was 1974. Its busiest year on record was 1963, with 37 births.
When was Dorraine most popular? ▼
Dorraine was most popular in the 1960s decade with 196 total births. The single peak year was 1963.
Where is Dorraine most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dorraine are New York (11 births), Ohio (6 births), Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Dorraine been used? ▼
Dorraine has been recorded in Social Security data since 1920, spanning 55 years of data through 1974.
What names are similar to Dorraine? ▼
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 Dorraine's data
- Dorraine's decade-level peak was the 1960s (196 total births); usage has since declined to 24 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Dorraines (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Dorraine
Nearby Names Like Dorraine
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dorraine
Dorothy Girl
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Doris Girl
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Dora Girl
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Doreen Girl
#5810 46,431 births
Dorothea Girl
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Compare Dorraine side by side: Dorraine vs Dorothy Dorraine vs Doris Dorraine vs Dora
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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, 1920–1974 (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. "Dorraine: Baby Name Since 1920 - 354 Births, Peak 1963." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dorraine. 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 Dorraine 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.