Doreen Girl
Origin(s)
Latin; English
Meaning
Latin: 'gift'; English: 'a variant of Dorothy'
Historical & Cultural Background
Doreen is derived from the Latin name 'Dora', which means 'gift'. It gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the 20th century. The name is often associated with the name Dorothy, which has similar roots. It has been used in various cultural contexts, particularly in literature and music.
Trend Summary
Doreen experienced peak popularity in the mid-20th century but has since declined in usage.
Similar Names
Corinne, Maureen, Eileen, Lorene, Catherine, Christine, Noreen, Shireen
Variants
- Dori
- Dora
International Variants
- Doria (Italian)
- Doreen (Irish)
Famous people named Doreen
Doreen Virtue is an author known for her work in the field of angel therapy and self-help.
Doreen Lawrence is a British campaigner for justice and the mother of Stephen Lawrence.
Doreen McGarry is a notable figure in the field of education and has contributed to various educational reforms.
Doreen Lioy is known for her marriage to serial killer Richard Ramirez.
Fictional characters named Doreen
Doreen Green, also known as Squirrel Girl, is a superhero in Marvel Comics known for her ability to communicate with squirrels.
Doreen is a character in the animated series 'Doraemon', known for her cheerful personality.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Doreen was first seen in the United States in 1900. Doreen has ranked as high as #271 nationally which occurred in 1956 and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Doreen has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Doreen (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 9 | |
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900 | 6 |
| 1903 | 6 |
| 1904 | 5 |
| 1905 | 6 |
| 1906 | 6 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1908 | 6 |
| 1909 | 10 |
| 1910 | 7 |
| 1911 | 9 |
| 1912 | 18 |
| 1913 | 17 |
| 1914 | 23 |
| 1915 | 23 |
| 1916 | 39 |
| 1917 | 45 |
| 1918 | 46 |
| 1919 | 59 |
| 1920 | 70 |
| 1921 | 81 |
| 1922 | 104 |
| 1923 | 177 |
| 1924 | 184 |
| 1925 | 191 |
| 1926 | 212 |
| 1927 | 209 |
| 1928 | 221 |
| 1929 | 239 |
| 1930 | 254 |
| 1931 | 346 |
| 1932 | 295 |
| 1933 | 309 |
| 1934 | 271 |
| 1935 | 276 |
| 1936 | 237 |
| 1937 | 270 |
| 1938 | 330 |
| 1939 | 271 |
| 1940 | 281 |
| 1941 | 297 |
| 1942 | 334 |
| 1943 | 357 |
| 1944 | 379 |
| 1945 | 481 |
| 1946 | 781 |
| 1947 | 853 |
| 1948 | 867 |
| 1949 | 826 |
| 1950 | 756 |
| 1951 | 815 |
| 1952 | 946 |
| 1953 | 1,180 |
| 1954 | 1,136 |
| 1955 | 1,557 |
| 1956 | 2,574 |
| 1957 | 2,521 |
| 1958 | 2,395 |
| 1959 | 2,210 |
| 1960 | 1,912 |
| 1961 | 1,846 |
| 1962 | 1,745 |
| 1963 | 1,796 |
| 1964 | 1,832 |
| 1965 | 1,511 |
| 1966 | 1,212 |
| 1967 | 1,050 |
| 1968 | 910 |
| 1969 | 854 |
| 1970 | 706 |
| 1971 | 556 |
| 1972 | 425 |
| 1973 | 351 |
| 1974 | 317 |
| 1975 | 268 |
| 1976 | 212 |
| 1977 | 186 |
| 1978 | 179 |
| 1979 | 151 |
| 1980 | 145 |
| 1981 | 108 |
| 1982 | 116 |
| 1983 | 120 |
| 1984 | 90 |
| 1985 | 75 |
| 1986 | 79 |
| 1987 | 76 |
| 1988 | 70 |
| 1989 | 71 |
| 1990 | 72 |
| 1991 | 48 |
| 1992 | 67 |
| 1993 | 54 |
| 1994 | 40 |
| 1995 | 34 |
| 1996 | 33 |
| 1997 | 30 |
| 1998 | 31 |
| 1999 | 34 |
| 2000 | 27 |
| 2001 | 34 |
| 2002 | 27 |
| 2003 | 23 |
| 2004 | 23 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 27 |
| 2008 | 28 |
| 2009 | 24 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2012 | 18 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2014 | 29 |
| 2015 | 27 |
| 2016 | 28 |
| 2017 | 24 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 26 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 21 |