Dorcus
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Dorcus first appeared in US Social Security records in 1972.
Over 5 babies have been named Dorcus in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dorcus is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,185 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,185
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Dorcus
Dorcus is a boy name .
Is Dorcus a boy or girl name? Dorcus is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,185 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #68,717. Dorcus is more commonly used as a boy name.
Dorcus is currently ranked #28,185 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dorcus include Dor, Dorc, Dorcy, Dorcie, Doy, Doie, and Dorkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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