Dorn
Pronunciation: [ d-AWRN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Dorn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 134 babies have been named Dorn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dorn is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #32,270 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #32,270
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Hebrew biblical origin
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Greek origin
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About the Name Dorn
Dorn is a boy name .
Is Dorn a boy or girl name? Dorn is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #32,270 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #63,470. Dorn is more commonly used as a boy name.
Dorn is currently ranked #32,270 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Dorn include Dorian . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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