Dorene
Pronunciation: [ d-AWR-een ]
Dorene is a girl baby name. Ranked #70,114 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
Dorene is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-AWR-een.
Parents who love the name Dorene often also consider Wladyslawa, Tenner, Fran .
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Historical Record
Dorene first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 4,837 babies have been named Dorene in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dorene is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #70,114 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,114
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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About the Name Dorene
Dorene is a girl name .
Dorene is currently ranked #70,114 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dorene include Dor, Doy, Dorie, and Doreie. 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)
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