Dorcus
Dorcus is a girl baby name. Ranked #68,717 in the US, popular nicknames include Dor, Doy, and Dorie.
A distinctive girl 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 1950.
Over 126 babies have been named Dorcus in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dorcus is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #68,717 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #68,717
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Also a Boy Name
Dorcus is also used as a boy name, ranked #28185.
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About the Name Dorcus
Dorcus is a girl name .
Is Dorcus a boy or girl name? Dorcus is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #68,717 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #28,185. Dorcus is more commonly used as a boy name.
Dorcus is currently ranked #68,717 in popularity for girl 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