Dolores
Dolores is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Sorrows.
Origin and history
Dolores derives from the Spanish religious title Nuestra Señora de los Dolores, meaning Our Lady of Sorrows. While traditionally used as a feminine name, historical records in the United States show occasional given-name usage for males. It has become exceedingly rare for boys in modern times.
Popularity in the United States
1,336 babies in the United States have been named Dolores since 1880. It ranks #3372 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (65.3 %)
- CA (9.7 %)
- PA (7.4 %)
- NY (7.1 %)
- IL (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 82 |
| 1920-1930 | 310 |
| 1930-1940 | 457 |
| 1940-1950 | 231 |
| 1950-1960 | 127 |
| 1960-1970 | 79 |
| 1970-1980 | 34 |
| 1980-1990 | 11 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- The name stems directly from the Spanish phrase Nuestra Señora de los Dolores, referring to Mary, mother of Jesus.
- Over 1,300 boys in U.S. records have been given the name Dolores since 1880, mostly in the early 20th century.