How Many People Are Named Dorma?
Complete statistics for the name Dorma: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Dorma is a very rare female name, with only 217 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,517,759 Americans. The vast majority, 99%, are over 60, giving it a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony and balance.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 90All 690 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: 1925Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Dorma Through the Generations
Dorma peaked in popularity in 1925 with 26 births, but its usage has remained stable since then. Today, there are 217 people named Dorma living in the United States, with the oldest generation accounting for the bulk of the name's bearers. Of those, 684 are over 60 years old, reflecting the name's enduring legacy among older Americans.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Dorma's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Dorma
How Many People Have the Name Dorma?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 217 people in the United States currently share the name Dorma. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,517,759 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Dorma a Common or Rare Name?
Dorma 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 Dorma Mean?
Dorma means "creative variant of Dorma" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Dorma in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Dorma Most Popular?
The name Dorma reached peak popularity in 1925, with 26 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 Dorma?
Approximately 217 people named Dorma live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 690. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,517,759 Americans.
Is Dorma a rare name?
Dorma is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,517,759 Americans has this name.
What does the name Dorma mean?
Dorma means "creative variant of Dorma" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Dorma more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Dorma are male and 100% are female.
When was Dorma most popular?
Dorma peaked in 1925 with 26 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.