Dorris
Pronunciation: [ d-AWR-ihs ]
Dorris is a girl baby name. Ranked #71,143 in the US, popular nicknames include Dor, Doy, and Dorie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Dorris first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 789 babies have been named Dorris in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dorris is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #71,143 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #71,143
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Dorris is also used as a boy name, ranked #29397.
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About the Name Dorris
Dorris is a girl name .
Is Dorris a boy or girl name? Dorris is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #71,143 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #29,397. Dorris is more commonly used as a boy name.
Dorris is currently ranked #71,143 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dorris include Dor, Doy, Dorie, and Dorrie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis