Dorrance
Pronunciation: [ d-AWR-uhns ]
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Dorrance first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 33 babies have been named Dorrance in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dorrance is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #34,657 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #34,657
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Dorrance
Dorrance is a boy name .
Dorrance is currently ranked #34,657 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dorrance include Dor, Dorr, Dorry, Dorrie, Dorra, Dorray, Dorraie, Nce, Ncey, Doy, Doie, and Dorkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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