Doris Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationDOR-is / /ˈdɔːrɪs/Greek; English
Meaning
Greek: gift; English: from the sea
Historical & Cultural Background
Doris is derived from the Greek name 'Doris,' which refers to a region in Greece and is associated with the sea. In Greek mythology, Doris was a sea nymph and the daughter of Oceanus and Tethys. The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 19th century, often used for girls. Although primarily a feminine name, it has occasionally been used for boys.
Trend Summary
Doris has seen a decline in popularity in the United States since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Dorrie
- Dory
International Variants
- Doris (German)
- Doris (Spanish)
- Doris (French)
Famous people named Doris
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Doris was first seen in the United States in 1892. Doris has ranked as high as #766 nationally, which occurred in 1930, and has been most popular in Texas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Doris has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Doris (1951)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1892 | 5 |
| 1896 | 5 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1899 | 6 |
| 1900 | 5 |
| 1901 | 7 |
| 1903 | 5 |
| 1904 | 9 |
| 1906 | 8 |
| 1907 | 10 |
| 1908 | 13 |
| 1909 | 10 |
| 1910 | 12 |
| 1911 | 20 |
| 1912 | 20 |
| 1913 | 26 |
| 1914 | 33 |
| 1915 | 49 |
| 1916 | 47 |
| 1917 | 64 |
| 1918 | 64 |
| 1919 | 63 |
| 1920 | 86 |
| 1921 | 81 |
| 1922 | 73 |
| 1923 | 87 |
| 1924 | 104 |
| 1925 | 84 |
| 1926 | 107 |
| 1927 | 107 |
| 1928 | 104 |
| 1929 | 109 |
| 1930 | 124 |
| 1931 | 95 |
| 1932 | 123 |
| 1933 | 96 |
| 1934 | 93 |
| 1935 | 94 |
| 1936 | 80 |
| 1937 | 91 |
| 1938 | 83 |
| 1939 | 90 |
| 1940 | 74 |
| 1941 | 78 |
| 1942 | 57 |
| 1943 | 40 |
| 1944 | 25 |
| 1945 | 34 |
| 1946 | 40 |
| 1947 | 34 |
| 1948 | 27 |
| 1949 | 31 |
| 1950 | 25 |
| 1951 | 30 |
| 1952 | 20 |
| 1953 | 22 |
| 1954 | 16 |
| 1955 | 19 |
| 1956 | 21 |
| 1957 | 17 |
| 1958 | 20 |
| 1959 | 21 |
| 1960 | 22 |
| 1961 | 17 |
| 1962 | 9 |
| 1963 | 9 |
| 1964 | 9 |
| 1965 | 8 |
| 1966 | 13 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1968 | 13 |
| 1969 | 13 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1989 | 6 |