Dorris
Pronunciation: [ d-AWR-ihs ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Dorris first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 205 babies have been named Dorris in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dorris is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,397 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,397
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Old French cadet from Latin caput origin
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About the Name Dorris
Dorris is a boy name .
Is Dorris a boy or girl name? Dorris is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,397 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #71,143. Dorris is more commonly used as a boy name.
Dorris is currently ranked #29,397 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dorris include Dor, Dorr, Dorry, Dorrie, Doy, Doie, and Dorkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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