Total births
164
Girls' name · since 1929
Dorreen
Since 1929, U.S. Social Security records show 164 babies named Dorreen, peaking in 1959. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 164
- total births
- 1929–1968
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
164 girls have been named Dorreen since 1929, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Dorreen has been recorded 164 times among girls since 1929, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1929 to 1968.
- 164 total births
- 1929–1968 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
164 girls have been named Dorreen since 1929, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1968.
- 164
- total births
- 1929–1968
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Dorreen was born in this single decade.
1959
Single peak year
14 babies were named Dorreen in 1959 - its busiest year on record.
Dorreen's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Dorreen splits its recorded history at 1959: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1929 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1959 peak of 14 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Dorreen at a glance
Last recorded 1968Peak year
1959
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1929
Dorreen popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1929–1968
- Peak year (1959)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 40 years of records
Dorreen by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Dorreen's strongest decade.
74 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Dorreen births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 5
1920s
5 births
- 1940s 17
1940s
17 births
- 1950s
1950s
74 births
- 1960s
1960s
68 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 74 births (45% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dorreen? ▼
Since 1929, Social Security records show 164 babies named Dorreen. The most recent recorded year was 1968. Its busiest year on record was 1959, with 14 births.
When was Dorreen most popular? ▼
Dorreen was most popular in the 1950s decade with 74 total births. The single peak year was 1959.
How long has the name Dorreen been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Dorreen since 1929 -- 40 years through the most recent 1968 data.
What names are similar to Dorreen? ▼
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 Dorreen's data
- Dorreen's usage has stayed within range of its 1950s decade-level peak (74 total births) through the 1960s (68) -- 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 Dorreen
Nearby Names Like Dorreen
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dorreen
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 Dorreen side by side: Dorreen vs Dorothy Dorreen vs Doris Dorreen 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, 1929–1968 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Dorreen: Baby Name Since 1929 - 164 Births, Peak 1959." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dorreen. 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 Dorreen 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.