Dorene
Pronunciation: [ d-AWR-een ]
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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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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,114
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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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, Dore, Dorey, Doreie, Doy, Doie, and Dorkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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