Boy · #3,113 in 2026

Dolen

Name: Popularity of the name Dolen in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Dolen, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,113

Peak Rank

#3,076 (1928)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1928

First Year

1939

Last Year

1928

Peak Year

#3076

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dolen

Dolen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1928, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1928, when 8 Dolens were born — ranking #3,076 that year. As of 2026, Dolen ranks #3,113 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 20 Dolens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Dolen

Phonetically similar names — useful when Dolen is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dolen

What does the name Dolen mean?

Dolen is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1928. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dolen in 2026?

In 2026, Dolen ranks #3,113 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Dolen most popular?

Dolen reached its peak popularity in 1928, ranking #3,076 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Dolen a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Dolen is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Dolen?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dolen include Prospero, Flemming, Seamon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dolen

Dolen is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1928 and has accumulated 20 births in the dataset. Dolen's peak popularity came in 1928 when it ranked #3,076. Use the chart and map above to compare Dolen's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.