Boy · #8,324 in 2026

Dorell

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

Current Rank

#8,324

Peak Rank

#3,806 (1985)

Total Babies

136

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1970

First Year

2008

Last Year

1985

Peak Year

#3806

Peak Rank

136

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dorell

Dorell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1970, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1985, when 11 Dorells were born — ranking #3,806 that year. As of 2026, Dorell ranks #8,324 for baby boys with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 136 Dorells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Dorell

Phonetically similar names — useful when Dorell 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 Dorell

What does the name Dorell mean?

Dorell is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1970. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dorell in 2026?

In 2026, Dorell ranks #8,324 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Dorell most popular?

Dorell reached its peak popularity in 1985, ranking #3,806 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Dorell a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Dorell?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dorell include Goerge, Jeremian, Phuoc. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dorell

Dorell is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 136 births in the dataset. Dorell's peak popularity came in 1985 when it ranked #3,806. Use the chart and map above to compare Dorell'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.