Total births
90
Girls' name · since 1932
Dorrene
Since 1932, U.S. Social Security records show 90 babies named Dorrene, peaking in 1936. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 90
- total births
- 1932–1964
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
90 girls have been named Dorrene since 1932, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Dorrene recorded 90 times among girls since 1932, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1930s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1932 to 1964.
- 90 total births
- 1932–1964 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
90 girls have been named Dorrene since 1932, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1964.
- 90
- total births
- 1932–1964
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Dorrene was born in this single decade.
1936
Single peak year
8 babies were named Dorrene in 1936 - its busiest year on record.
Dorrene's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Dorrene splits its recorded history at 1948: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1948 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1936 peak of 8 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Dorrene at a glance
Last recorded 1964Peak year
1936
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1932
Dorrene popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1932–1964
- Peak year (1936)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Dorrene by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Dorrene's strongest decade.
34 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Dorrene births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s
1930s
34 births
- 1940s
1940s
17 births
- 1950s
1950s
21 births
- 1960s
1960s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 34 births (38% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dorrene? ▼
Dorrene has been given to 90 babies in the U.S. since 1932, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1964. 8 babies were born in 1936, its single highest year.
When was Dorrene most popular? ▼
Dorrene was most popular in the 1930s decade with 34 total births. The single peak year was 1936.
How long has the name Dorrene been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Dorrene since 1932 -- 33 years through the most recent 1964 data.
What names are similar to Dorrene? ▼
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 Dorrene's data
- Dorrene's usage has stayed within range of its 1930s decade-level peak (34 total births) through the 1960s (18) -- 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 Dorrene
Nearby Names Like Dorrene
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dorrene
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 Dorrene side by side: Dorrene vs Dorothy Dorrene vs Doris Dorrene 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, 1932–1964 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Dorrene: Baby Name Since 1932 - 90 Births, Peak 1936." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dorrene. 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 Dorrene 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.