Dorene
Dorene is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Gift of God, or golden / gift.
Origin and history
Dorene is an English name created as a variation of Doreen, which derives either from the Irish Doiríne or as a diminutive of Dora and Dorothy (Greek for 'gift of God'). It gained moderate popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century but has become exceedingly rare in recent decades. Today, it carries a vintage, mid-century American feel.
Popularity in the United States
7,925 babies in the United States have been named Dorene since 1880. It ranks #1884 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (19.1 %)
- NY (14.7 %)
- MI (10 %)
- IL (8.8 %)
- PA (8.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 182 |
| 1920-1930 | 564 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,050 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,287 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,152 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,888 |
| 1970-1980 | 602 |
| 1980-1990 | 112 |
| 1990-2000 | 71 |
| 2000-2010 | 12 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Dori, Dorie, Dora
Fun facts
- Dorene saw its highest usage in the United States during the 1930s through the 1950s.
- The name originated as a phonetic variant of the more common Irish and English name Doreen.