Dolores
Pronunciation: [ d-uhl-AWR-ihs ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Dolores first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 256 babies have been named Dolores in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dolores is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #37,351 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #37,351
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Dolores
Dolores is a boy name .
Is Dolores a boy or girl name? Dolores is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #37,351 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,167. Dolores is more commonly used as a girl name.
Dolores is currently ranked #37,351 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dolores include Dol, Dolo, Doloy, Doloie, Res, Resy, Resie, Doy, Doie, and Dolkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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