Dora Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationDOR-uh / /ˈdɔːrə/Greek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: gift; Latin: from the sea
Historical & Cultural Background
Dora is often considered a diminutive of names like Dorothy or Theodora, which have Greek origins. The name has been used in various cultures and languages, often associated with positive meanings. In modern times, it has gained popularity as a standalone name.
Trend Summary
Dora has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable rise in the early 2000s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Dore
- Dori
International Variants
- Dora (Spanish)
- Dóra (Icelandic)
- Dore (French)
Famous people named Dora
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dora was first seen in the United States in 1880. Dora has ranked as high as #881 nationally, which occurred in 1926, and has been most popular in Texas, and South Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Dora has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Dora (1938)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 6 |
| 1882 | 12 |
| 1883 | 9 |
| 1884 | 6 |
| 1887 | 5 |
| 1888 | 6 |
| 1889 | 9 |
| 1890 | 7 |
| 1891 | 5 |
| 1896 | 5 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1898 | 9 |
| 1899 | 16 |
| 1900 | 5 |
| 1903 | 6 |
| 1904 | 6 |
| 1906 | 7 |
| 1907 | 6 |
| 1908 | 5 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1913 | 9 |
| 1914 | 7 |
| 1915 | 6 |
| 1916 | 11 |
| 1917 | 15 |
| 1918 | 7 |
| 1919 | 10 |
| 1920 | 7 |
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1922 | 11 |
| 1923 | 11 |
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1925 | 7 |
| 1926 | 17 |
| 1927 | 14 |
| 1928 | 15 |
| 1929 | 13 |
| 1930 | 13 |
| 1931 | 8 |
| 1932 | 16 |
| 1933 | 11 |
| 1934 | 11 |
| 1935 | 8 |
| 1936 | 9 |
| 1937 | 7 |
| 1938 | 8 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1940 | 9 |
| 1941 | 9 |
| 1942 | 9 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1957 | 8 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1960 | 10 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1984 | 5 |