Dorman Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationDOR-man / /ˈdɔːr.mən/English; Irish
Meaning
English: servant; Irish: from the fortress
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Dorman has roots in both English and Irish cultures. In English, it is derived from a surname meaning 'servant' or 'man of the house.' In Irish contexts, it can refer to someone from a fortified place. The name has been used historically in various regions, reflecting a blend of occupational and locational significance.
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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 #830 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)
Top States for Dorman (1954)
State | Births | Share |
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KY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1908 | 5 |
1912 | 12 |
1913 | 19 |
1914 | 23 |
1915 | 24 |
1916 | 32 |
1917 | 36 |
1918 | 44 |
1919 | 35 |
1920 | 45 |
1921 | 46 |
1922 | 48 |
1923 | 51 |
1924 | 54 |
1925 | 47 |
1926 | 48 |
1927 | 56 |
1928 | 64 |
1929 | 44 |
1930 | 59 |
1931 | 42 |
1932 | 46 |
1933 | 39 |
1934 | 38 |
1935 | 53 |
1936 | 39 |
1937 | 48 |
1938 | 46 |
1939 | 36 |
1940 | 36 |
1941 | 35 |
1942 | 26 |
1943 | 21 |
1944 | 20 |
1945 | 40 |
1946 | 33 |
1947 | 22 |
1948 | 26 |
1949 | 25 |
1950 | 29 |
1951 | 22 |
1952 | 19 |
1953 | 32 |
1954 | 19 |
1955 | 21 |
1956 | 19 |
1957 | 18 |
1958 | 17 |
1959 | 17 |
1960 | 16 |
1961 | 16 |
1962 | 8 |
1963 | 8 |
1964 | 17 |
1965 | 9 |
1966 | 11 |
1967 | 12 |
1968 | 6 |
1969 | 13 |
1970 | 9 |
1971 | 9 |
1972 | 6 |
1973 | 8 |
1974 | 9 |
1975 | 7 |
1977 | 14 |
1979 | 8 |
1980 | 8 |
1986 | 6 |
1987 | 7 |
1989 | 5 |
2008 | 5 |
2012 | 5 |