Total births
432
Boys' name · since 1913
Dorwin
Dorwin has 432 recorded births since 1913 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1920 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 432
- total births
- 1913–1971
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
Dorwin sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 432 recorded since 1913.
Social Security Administration records show Dorwin recorded 432 times among boys since 1913, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 1971.
- 432 total births
- 1913–1971 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
432 boys have been named Dorwin since 1913, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1971.
- 432
- total births
- 1913–1971
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Dorwin was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
22 babies were named Dorwin in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Dorwin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Dorwin splits its recorded history at 1933: 40% of all births land in the more recent half, 60% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1913 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1920 peak of 22 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Dorwin at a glance
Last recorded 1971Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Dorwin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–1971
- Peak year (1920)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 59 years of records
Dorwin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Dorwin's strongest decade.
151 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Dorwin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
80 births
- 1920s
1920s
151 births
- 1930s
1930s
101 births
- 1940s
1940s
63 births
- 1950s 18
1950s
18 births
- 1960s 10
1960s
10 births
- 1970s 9
1970s
9 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 151 births (35% of all-time use).
Dorwin by state
Where Dorwin concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dorwin? ▼
Since 1913, Social Security records show 432 babies named Dorwin. The most recent recorded year was 1971. Its busiest year on record was 1920, with 22 births.
When was Dorwin most popular? ▼
Dorwin was most popular in the 1920s decade with 151 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
Where is Dorwin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dorwin are Indiana (12 births), Michigan (6 births), Ohio (5 births).
How long has the name Dorwin been used? ▼
Records for Dorwin go back to 1913, giving 59 years of history through 1971.
What names are similar to Dorwin? ▼
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 Dorwin's data
- Dorwin's decade-level peak was the 1920s (151 total births); usage has since declined to 9 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Indiana records the most Dorwins (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Indiana 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 Dorwin
Nearby Names Like Dorwin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dorwin
Dorian Boy
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Dorsey Boy
5,411 births
Dorothy Boy
3,677 births
Doris Boy
3,241 births
Doran Boy
#8364 2,656 births
Compare Dorwin side by side: Dorwin vs Dorian Dorwin vs Dorsey Dorwin vs Dorothy
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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, 1913–1971 (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. "Dorwin: Baby Name Since 1913 - 432 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dorwin. 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 Dorwin 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.