Total births
29
Boys' name · since 1978
Dorsett
Since 1978, U.S. Social Security records show 29 babies named Dorsett, peaking in 1978. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 29
- total births
- 1978–2007
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
Dorsett sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 29 recorded since 1978.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Dorsett has been recorded 29 times among boys since 1978, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 2007.
- 29 total births
- 1978–2007 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 48% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
29 boys have been named Dorsett since 1978, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2007.
- 29
- total births
- 1978–2007
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Dorsett was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
7 babies were named Dorsett in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Dorsett's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Dorsett's SSA record in two at 1981 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1981, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1978 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Dorsett at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1978
Dorsett popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2007
- Peak year (1978)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Dorsett by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Dorsett's strongest decade.
14 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Dorsett births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
14 births
- 1980s
1980s
10 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 14 births (48% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dorsett? ▼
Dorsett has been given to 29 babies in the U.S. since 1978, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2007. 7 babies were born in 1978, its single highest year.
When was Dorsett most popular? ▼
Dorsett was most popular in the 1970s decade with 14 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
How long has the name Dorsett been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Dorsett since 1978 -- 30 years through the most recent 2007 data.
What names are similar to Dorsett? ▼
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 Dorsett's data
- Dorsett's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (14 total births) through the 2000s (5) -- 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 Dorsett
Nearby Names Like Dorsett
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dorsett
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 Dorsett side by side: Dorsett vs Dorian Dorsett vs Dorsey Dorsett vs Dorothy
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, 1978–2007 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Dorsett: Baby Name Since 1978 - 29 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dorsett. 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 Dorsett 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.