Dorsey
Pronunciation: [ d-AWRS-ee ]
Dorsey is a boy baby name. Ranked #28,793 in the US, popular nicknames include Dor, Doy, and Dorie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Dorsey first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,711 babies have been named Dorsey in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dorsey is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,793 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,793
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Dorsey is also used as a girl name, ranked #38599.
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About the Name Dorsey
Dorsey is a boy name .
Is Dorsey a boy or girl name? Dorsey is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,793 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #38,599. Dorsey is more commonly used as a boy name.
Dorsey is currently ranked #28,793 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dorsey include Dor, Doy, Dorie, and Dorsie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis