Dorrie Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationDOR-ee / /ˈdɔːri/English; Greek
Meaning
English: Gift; Greek: Doron (gift)
Historical & Cultural Background
Dorrie is often considered a diminutive of the name Dorothy, which has roots in Greek. The name Dorothy means 'gift of God.' Dorrie has been used in English-speaking countries and has a charming, vintage appeal. It gained popularity in the early to mid-20th century.
Trend Summary
Dorrie has seen a decline in popularity in recent decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Dorrie
- Dorie
International Variants
- Dori (Hebrew)
- Dory (English)
Famous people named Dorrie
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Fictional characters named Dorrie
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dorrie was first seen in the United States in 1917. Dorrie has ranked as high as #1074 nationally, which occurred in 1959, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Dorrie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Dorrie (1967)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1917 | 5 |
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1930 | 6 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1942 | 6 |
| 1943 | 9 |
| 1944 | 7 |
| 1946 | 10 |
| 1947 | 11 |
| 1948 | 15 |
| 1949 | 13 |
| 1950 | 10 |
| 1951 | 27 |
| 1952 | 26 |
| 1953 | 26 |
| 1954 | 13 |
| 1955 | 25 |
| 1956 | 25 |
| 1957 | 41 |
| 1958 | 45 |
| 1959 | 59 |
| 1960 | 40 |
| 1961 | 35 |
| 1962 | 34 |
| 1963 | 42 |
| 1964 | 35 |
| 1965 | 30 |
| 1966 | 30 |
| 1967 | 26 |
| 1968 | 10 |
| 1969 | 15 |
| 1970 | 15 |
| 1971 | 17 |
| 1972 | 12 |
| 1973 | 16 |
| 1974 | 15 |
| 1975 | 12 |
| 1976 | 13 |
| 1977 | 14 |
| 1978 | 18 |
| 1979 | 13 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 2005 | 5 |