How Many People Are Named Dorene?
Complete statistics for the name Dorene: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Dorene, a very rare female name, is held by just 5,271 people in the US today, making up 1 in 62,601 Americans. The majority of those named Dorene are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1958.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 74All 7,925 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1958Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Dorene Through the Generations
Dorene has seen a steady presence through the decades, peaking in 1958 with 296 births. Today, the name's bearers are predominantly older, with 83% being over 60 years old. This age skew suggests that Dorene is a name closely associated with the older generation, maintaining a stable but niche status in naming trends.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Dorene's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Dorene
How Many People Have the Name Dorene?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,271 people in the United States currently share the name Dorene. That works out to roughly 1 in every 62,601 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Dorene a Common or Rare Name?
Dorene is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Dorene Mean?
Dorene means "creative variant of Dora" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Dorene in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Dorene Most Popular?
The name Dorene reached peak popularity in 1958, with 296 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Dorene?
Approximately 5,271 people named Dorene live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,925. That works out to roughly 1 in 62,601 Americans.
Is Dorene a rare name?
Dorene is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 62,601 Americans has this name.
What does the name Dorene mean?
Dorene means "creative variant of Dora" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Dorene more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Dorene are male and 100% are female.
When was Dorene most popular?
Dorene peaked in 1958 with 296 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.