Doreen
Peaked at #147 nationally in 1956, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1900, Doreen has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Doreen — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#147
in 1956
Current rank
#5827
in 2024
Years tracked
123
1900–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1900, Doreen reached its peak popularity for girls in 1956, ranking #147 nationally with 2,574 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #4807 (2014) to #5827 (2024) — a 18% drop.
As of 2024, Doreen ranks #5827 nationally for girls, with 21 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #5,827 | 21 |
| 2023 | #6,015 | 20 |
| 2022 | #7,056 | 16 |
| 2021 | #7,035 | 16 |
| 2020 | #8,531 | 12 |
| 2019 | #5,071 | 26 |
| 2018 | #5,653 | 22 |
| 2017 | #5,409 | 24 |
Doreen — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#3094
in 1958
Last ranked
#4078
in 1969
Years tracked
9
1949–1969
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1949, Doreen reached its peak popularity for boys in 1958, ranking #3094 nationally with 8 babies given the name that year.
Doreen hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1969, when it stood at #4078.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | #4,078 | 6 |
| 1966 | #3,315 | 7 |
| 1965 | #4,050 | 5 |
| 1963 | #4,210 | 5 |
| 1962 | #3,395 | 7 |
| 1960 | #3,153 | 8 |
| 1958 | #3,094 | 8 |
| 1957 | #3,328 | 7 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Doreen most popular?
Doreen was most popular in 1956, when it ranked #147 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Doreen becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Doreen?
At least 46,463 babies have been recorded with the name Doreen in the US since 1900, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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