Dorain
Dorain is a girl baby name. Ranked #22,887 in the US, popular nicknames include Dor, Doy, and Dorie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Dorain is a girl name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Dorain often also consider Claudinette, Terran, Bethani .
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Historical Record
Dorain first appeared in US Social Security records in 1964.
Over 7 babies have been named Dorain in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dorain is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #22,887 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #22,887
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Alternative Spellings
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Dorain is also used as a boy name, ranked #28848.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dorain
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About the Name Dorain
Dorain is a girl name .
Is Dorain a boy or girl name? Dorain is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #22,887 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #28,848. Dorain is more commonly used as a girl name.
Dorain is currently ranked #22,887 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dorain include Dor, Doy, Dorie, and Doraie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Dorain include Dora . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis