Unisex · #14,411 in 2026

Dorean

Current Rank
#14,411
Peak Rank
#2,862 (1958)
Total Babies
251
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #2,862 (251 total)
👦 Boy peak #5,876 (90 total)
👧As Girl Name
1921
First Year
1999
Last Year
1958
Peak Year
#2862
Peak Rank
251
Total Count
35
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1989
First Year
2013
Last Year
2003
Peak Year
#5876
Peak Rank
90
Total Count
12
Years Active

The Story of Dorean

As a girl name

Dorean first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1921, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1958, when 17 Doreans were born — ranking #2,862 that year. As of 2026, Dorean ranks #14,411 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 251 Doreans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Dorean first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1989, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2003, when 12 Doreans were born — ranking #5,876 that year. As of 2026, Dorean ranks #12,135 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 90 Doreans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Dorean

Phonetically similar names — useful when Dorean 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 Dorean

What does the name Dorean mean?
Dorean is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1921. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Dorean in 2026?
In 2026, Dorean ranks #14,411 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Dorean most popular?
Dorean reached its peak popularity in 1958, ranking #2,862 that year with 17 babies given the name.
Is Dorean a unisex name?
Yes — Dorean is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 74% of Doreans assigned female and 26% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Dorean?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dorean include Genetta, Von, Thereasa. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dorean

Dorean is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1921 and has accumulated 251 births in the dataset. Dorean's peak popularity came in 1958 when it ranked #2,862. Use the chart and map above to compare Dorean'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.