Dorin
Pronunciation: [ d-AWR-ihn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Dorin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 134 babies have been named Dorin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dorin is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #42,598 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #42,598
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Dorin
Dorin is a boy name .
Is Dorin a boy or girl name? Dorin is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #42,598 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #64,211. Dorin is more commonly used as a boy name.
Dorin is currently ranked #42,598 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dorin include Dor, Doy, Doie, and Dorkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Dorin include Dorian . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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