Dorris
Dorris is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Gift, or woman/man from Doris (a region in ancient Greece).
Origin and history
Dorris is a variant spelling of Doris, which originates from the ancient Greek region or tribe of Doris and means 'gift' or 'Dorian woman'. Although historically far more common as a female name, Dorris saw sporadic usage for boys in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is currently extremely rare for newborn males in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
1,675 babies in the United States have been named Dorris since 1880. It ranks #3103 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TN (53.8 %)
- KY (23.4 %)
- TX (7.8 %)
- MO (4.8 %)
- GA (2.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 11 |
| 1900-1910 | 17 |
| 1910-1920 | 280 |
| 1920-1930 | 472 |
| 1930-1940 | 425 |
| 1940-1950 | 265 |
| 1950-1960 | 123 |
| 1960-1970 | 58 |
| 1970-1980 | 24 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- The name relates to Doris, an ancient region in central Greece traditionally regarded as the homeland of the Dorian Greeks.
- While predominantly a female name, Dorris was occasionally given to boys in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States.