How Many People Are Named Dorman?
Complete statistics for the name Dorman: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Dorman is a very rare male name, with only 540 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 611,545 Americans. The majority of those named Dorman are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 is seen as a powerful and spiritual number, symbolizing intuition and insight.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 88All 1,898 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: 1928Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Dorman Through the Generations
Dorman has been a steady presence through the generations, peaking in popularity in 1928 with 64 births. Today, it's a name that's largely associated with older individuals, with 92% of those named Dorman being over 60 years old. This trend suggests that while Dorman remains a stable choice, it's increasingly becoming a name passed down within families rather than chosen anew.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Dorman's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Dorman
How Many People Have the Name Dorman?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 10,884 people in the United States currently share the name Dorman. That works out to roughly 1 in every 30,453 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Dorman a Common or Rare Name?
Dorman is classified as 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 Dorman Mean?
Dorman means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Dorman in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Dorman Most Popular?
The name Dorman reached peak popularity in 1928, with 64 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 Dorman?
Approximately 10,884 people named Dorman live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 10,884. That works out to roughly 1 in 30,453 Americans.
Is Dorman a rare name?
Dorman is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 30,453 Americans has this name.
What does the name Dorman mean?
Dorman means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Dorman more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Dorman are male and 0% are female.
When was Dorman most popular?
Dorman peaked in 1928 with 64 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.