Total births
7,360
Unisex name · since 1888
Dorris
Since 1888, U.S. Social Security records show 7,360 babies named Dorris, peaking in 1924. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 7,360
- total births
- 1888–1990
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
Dorris sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 7,360 recorded since 1888.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Dorris has been recorded 7,360 times among girls since 1888, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1888 to 1990.
- 7,360 total births
- 1888–1990 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
7,360 girls have been named Dorris since 1888, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1990.
- 7,360
- total births
- 1888–1990
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Dorris was born in this single decade.
1924
Single peak year
304 babies were named Dorris in 1924 - its busiest year on record.
Dorris's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Dorris's SSA record in two at 1937 and the more recent half accounts for 27% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 73%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1890, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1924 peak of 304, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Dorris at a glance
Last recorded 1990Peak year
1924
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1888
Dorris popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1888–1990
- Peak year (1924)
- 304
- Annual births at peak, across 103 years of records
Dorris popularity over time - boys
1,675 total births recorded since 1897 (Dorris as boys' name)
Dorris by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Dorris's strongest decade.
2,654 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Dorris births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 6
1880s
6 births
- 1890s 84
1890s
84 births
- 1900s 275
1900s
275 births
- 1910s
1910s
1,196 births
- 1920s
1920s
2,654 births
- 1930s
1930s
1,511 births
- 1940s 845
1940s
845 births
- 1950s 494
1950s
494 births
- 1960s 202
1960s
202 births
- 1970s 53
1970s
53 births
- 1980s 35
1980s
35 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 2,654 births (36% of all-time use).
How Dorris compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Dorris's total volume
Dorris vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Dorris by state
Where Dorris concentrates geographically, total births since 1888
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 953 | 12.9% |
| #2 | Tennessee | | 572 | 7.8% |
| #3 | Mississippi | | 448 | 6.1% |
| #4 | Missouri | | 375 | 5.1% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 288 | 3.9% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 278 | 3.8% |
| #7 | Arkansas | | 276 | 3.8% |
| #8 | Alabama | | 240 | 3.3% |
Texas share of Dorris's total US births 12.9%
Even split
953 of 7,360 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 33 reporting states.
Dorris appears in 33 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dorris? ▼
Dorris has been given to 7,360 babies in the U.S. since 1888, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1990. 304 babies were born in 1924, its single highest year.
When was Dorris most popular? ▼
Dorris was most popular in the 1920s decade with 2,654 total births. The single peak year was 1924.
Where is Dorris most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dorris are Texas (953 births), Tennessee (572 births), Mississippi (448 births).
Is Dorris a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Dorris is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 7,360 births, and as a boy's name it has 1,675 births.
How long has the name Dorris been used? ▼
Records for Dorris go back to 1888, giving 103 years of history through 1990.
What names are similar to Dorris? ▼
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 Dorris's data
- Dorris's decade-level peak was the 1920s (2,654 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Dorriss (953 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Dorris
Nearby Names Like Dorris
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dorris
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 Dorris side by side: Dorris vs Dorothy Dorris vs Doris Dorris 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, 1888–1990 (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. "Dorris: Baby Name Since 1888 - 7,360 Births, Peak 1924." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dorris. 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 Dorris 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.