Dorman Boy

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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: DOR-man //ˈdɔːr.mən//

Origin: English; Irish

Meaning: English: servant; Irish: from the fortress

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Dorman has its roots in Old French and Middle English, derived from the term "dormant," which means "sleeping" or "to sleep." This term itself traces back to the Latin word "dormire," meaning "to sleep." The transition from Latin to Old French occurred during the early medieval period, as Latin evolved into the various Romance languages. The name entered the English lexicon following the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, when many Old French terms were adopted into English, particularly in the context of feudal society and land ownership.

Historically, the name Dorman has been associated with various figures and contexts. It appears in English records from the medieval period, often as a surname.

The name may have been used to denote someone who was a keeper of a dormitory or a person associated with sleep or rest, reflecting the societal roles of the time. The use of surnames became more common in England during the 13th century, and Dorman likely emerged as a family name during this period.

While specific notable individuals named Dorman may not be widely documented, the name has been present in various historical records, contributing to its endurance over the centuries. Culturally, the name Dorman carries connotations of restfulness and tranquility, which may resonate with traditional values surrounding family and home life.

In some contexts, it has been associated with the idea of peace and serenity, reflecting the importance of rest in both personal and communal life. The name may also have diminutive forms or variations, although these are less commonly noted in historical texts.

Overall, Dorman encapsulates a blend of linguistic evolution and cultural significance, rooted in the historical tapestry of English naming conventions.

Famous people named Dorman

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Dorman Smith is a writer best known for The Last of the Mohicans, The Deerslayer, and The Pathfinder.

Dorman H. Smith is a scientist best known for his work in the field of physics and contributions to quantum mechanics.

Sibling suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Dorman was first seen in the United States in 1908.

Dorman has ranked as high as #1676 nationally, which occurred in 1928, and has been most popular in Texas, Kentucky, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and Missouri.

In the past 5 years the name Dorman has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Dorman is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Dorman was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Dorman.

Year Total Births Boy
2012 5 5
2008 5 5
1989 5 5
1987 7 7
1986 6 6
1980 8 8
1979 8 8
1977 14 14
1975 7 7
1974 9 9
1973 8 8
1972 6 6
1971 9 9
1970 9 9
1969 13 13
1968 6 6
1967 12 12
1966 11 11
1965 9 9
1964 17 17
1963 8 8
1962 8 8
1961 16 16
1960 16 16
1959 17 17
1958 17 17
1957 18 18
1956 19 19
1955 21 21
1954 19 19
1953 32 32
1952 19 19
1951 22 22
1950 29 29
1949 25 25
1948 26 26
1947 22 22
1946 33 33
1945 40 40
1944 20 20
1943 21 21
1942 26 26
1941 35 35
1940 36 36
1939 36 36
1938 46 46
1937 48 48
1936 39 39
1935 53 53
1934 38 38
1933 39 39
1932 46 46
1931 42 42
1930 59 59
1929 44 44
1928 64 64
1927 56 56
1926 48 48
1925 47 47
1924 54 54
1923 51 51
1922 48 48
1921 46 46
1920 45 45
1919 35 35
1918 44 44
1917 36 36
1916 32 32
1915 24 24
1914 23 23
1913 19 19
1912 12 12
1908 5 5

Top States for Dorman (1958)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 6
100%