Boy nameNot in the current top charts
Dorrance
//ˈdɔɹəns//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19268 lettersStarts with D
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Dorrance's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Dorrance's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Dorrance |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 14 |
| 1915 | 9 |
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1917 | 12 |
| 1918 | 5 |
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1920 | 8 |
| 1921 | 14 |
| 1922 | 10 |
| 1923 | 9 |
| 1924 | 12 |
| 1925 | 7 |
| 1926 | 15 |
| 1927 | 13 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1930 | 7 |
| 1931 | 12 |
| 1932 | 9 |
| 1933 | 8 |
| 1934 | 7 |
| 1935 | 14 |
| 1937 | 7 |
| 1939 | 7 |
| 1943 | 7 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1946 | 8 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1958 | 9 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1983 | 5 |
Dorrance through the decades
- Dorrance peaked in 1926, when 15 babies were named Dorrance in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1943–1983), use of Dorrance has fallen 20% compared to the 10 years before that.