Doreen

Q: Is Doreen a boy or girl name?

Doreen is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #18351, and as a girl name it ranks #5923.

Q: How popular is the name Doreen?

Doreen is ranked #18351 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ d-awr-EEN ]

Boy Name #18,351 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Doreen is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-awr-EEN.

Parents who love the name Doreen often also consider Dora, Dorothy, Dollie .

Popularity Over Time

#18,351

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #18,351
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Dor Doy Dorie Doreie

Middle Name Ideas

Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style

Doreen Jayden

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Doreen Adriel

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Doreen Dominic

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Doreen Damian

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Doreen Angel

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Doreen Diego

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Doreen Andrew

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Doreen Brooks

Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
Doreen Charles

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Doreen Bennett

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Also a Girl Name

Doreen is also used as a girl name, ranked #5923.

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Similar Names

Dora Dorothy Dollie Dovie Docia Dolly Donnie Dona

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Frequently Asked Questions About Doreen

Is Doreen a boy or girl name?

Doreen is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #18351. As a girl name, it is ranked #5923. Doreen is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Doreen?

Doreen is pronounced d-awr-EEN.

How popular is the name Doreen?

Doreen is currently ranked #18351 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Doreen?

Common nicknames for Doreen include Dor, Doy, Dorie, and Doreie.

Is Doreen a common or rare name?

Doreen is an uncommon name, ranked #18351 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Doreen

Doreen is a boy name .

Is Doreen a boy or girl name? Doreen is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #18,351 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #5,923. Doreen is more commonly used as a girl name.

Doreen is currently ranked #18,351 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Doreen include Dor, Doy, Dorie, and Doreie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.