Dorcus
Dorcus is a boy baby name. Ranked #28,185 in the US, popular nicknames include Dor, Doy, and Dorie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
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
Nicknames
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Dorcus is also used as a girl name, ranked #68717.
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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, Doy, Dorie, and Dorcie. 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