Dorin
Pronunciation: [ d-AWR-ihn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Dorin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1958.
Over 21 babies have been named Dorin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dorin is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #64,211 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #64,211
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Dorin
Dorin is a girl name .
Is Dorin a boy or girl name? Dorin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #64,211 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #42,598. Dorin is more commonly used as a boy name.
Dorin is currently ranked #64,211 in popularity for girl 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 Doris . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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