Dorain
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Dorain first appeared in US Social Security records in 1968.
Over 40 babies have been named Dorain in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dorain is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,848 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,848
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Dorain
Dorain is a boy name .
Is Dorain a boy or girl name? Dorain is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,848 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #22,887. Dorain is more commonly used as a girl name.
Dorain is currently ranked #28,848 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dorain include Dor, Dora, Doray, Doraie, Doy, Doie, and Dorkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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