Dorene Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Dorene originates from the Latin name 'Dorothea', meaning 'gift of God'. It has evolved through several historical forms and is primarily used in English-speaking cultures. The name is associated with positive traits and lacks biblical relevance. It saw increased popularity in the 20th century and remains recognized today.
The name Dorene is most popular in Michigan, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Dorene has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Dorene' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1330th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 707th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 669th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1301st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7807th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 21432nd out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Dorene' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Dorene"
Pronunciation
/dəˈriːn/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Dorene is derived from the Latin name 'Dorothea', which means 'gift of God'. The name has evolved through various forms in different cultures.
Meaning
gift of God
Language Evolution
Dorothea, Doretha, Dorina, Dorene
Historical Usage
Dorene gained popularity in the early to mid-20th century as a feminine name in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Dora, Dore, Doreen, Dori
Modern Popularity & Image
Dorene is seen as a classic and somewhat vintage name, often associated with warmth and kindness.
Famous People
Dorene Dominguez, Dorene O'Leary
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Dorene"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Dorene"
"Dorene" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1330th of 9107 | 606 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 707th of 9204 | 1,869 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 669th of 12526 | 3,891 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1301st of 19264 | 1,381 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 7807th of 27321 | 145 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 21432nd of 35406 | 33 |
Regional Popularity of "Dorene" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Dorene" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
62.43% 884th/1416 |
- |
88.93% 2104th/2366 |
77.93% 890th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
34.73% 537th/1546 |
44.22% 688th/1556 |
81.68% 1922nd/2353 |
26.50% 410th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
25.37% 565th/2227 |
22.39% 544th/2430 |
45.67% 1303rd/2853 |
20.97% 582nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
38.00% 1116th/2937 |
24.43% 851st/3483 |
74.82% 2632nd/3518 |
29.82% 1206th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Dorene"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Dorene" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.