Dolores
Dolores is a girl's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Sorrows or pains.
Origin and history
Dolores is a traditional female name of Spanish origin, derived from one of the titles given to the Virgin Mary, Maria de los Dolores. Historically popular in the United States during the early-to-mid 20th century, it remains a well-known classic name today.
Popularity in the United States
211,440 babies in the United States have been named Dolores since 1880. It ranks #187 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1726.
States where it is most popular
- PA (14.6 %)
- NY (11.9 %)
- IL (9 %)
- CA (8.3 %)
- TX (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 144 |
| 1890-1900 | 407 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,468 |
| 1910-1920 | 10,781 |
| 1920-1930 | 51,990 |
| 1930-1940 | 77,139 |
| 1940-1950 | 33,099 |
| 1950-1960 | 18,304 |
| 1960-1970 | 9,630 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,594 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,130 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,291 |
| 2000-2010 | 687 |
| 2010-2019 | 401 |
| 2020-2029 | 375 |
Famous people named Dolores
- Dolores del Río: Actress
- Dolores Huerta: Civil Rights Activist, Labor Leader
- Dolores O'Riordan: Musician, Singer
Nicknames
Lola, Dolly, Loli
Fun facts
- The name directly references 'Nuestra Señora de los Dolores', a devotional title for Mary in Spanish Catholic culture.
- The name inspired the famous character Dolores Haz in Vladimir Nabokov's novel Lolita, as well as the main protagonist in HBO's Westworld.