Doreen
Pronunciation: [ d-awr-EEN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Doreen first appeared in US Social Security records in 1957.
Over 53 babies have been named Doreen in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Doreen is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #18,351 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #18,351
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Doreen
Doreen is a boy name .
Is Doreen a boy or girl name? Doreen is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #18,351 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #5,923. Doreen is more commonly used as a girl name.
Doreen is currently ranked #18,351 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Doreen include Dor, Dore, Dorey, Doreie, Doy, Doie, and Dorkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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