Dorine Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Dorine has Greek origins, meaning 'gift of God'. It evolved from Dorothea through forms like Dora and has become a unique name in its own right. While lacking biblical relevance, its traits suggest elegance and timelessness. The name saw a rise in popularity in the 20th century, particularly in French-speaking regions.

The name Dorine is most popular in New York, 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, Dorine 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, 'Dorine' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1305th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1075th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1458th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3307th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12462nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 29526th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Dorine' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Dorine"

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Pronunciation

/dəˈriːn/

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Origin

Greek

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Etymology

The name Dorine is derived from the Greek name 'Dorothea', which means 'gift of God'.

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Meaning

gift of God

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Language Evolution

Dorothea, Dora, Dorine

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Historical Usage

Dorine gained popularity in the 20th century, often used in French-speaking countries as a feminine form of Dora.

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Variants & Derivatives

Dora, Dorothy, Doreen

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, the name Dorine is perceived as elegant and classic, although it is not widely used in contemporary naming trends.

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Famous People

Dorine van der Zande - Dutch artist, Dorine de Wit - Dutch politician

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Dorine"

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 "Dorine"

"Dorine" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 1305th of 9107 627
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 1075th of 9204 870
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 1458th of 12526 967
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 3307th of 19264 325
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 12462nd of 27321 62
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 29526th of 35406 11
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 30306th of 30306 5

Regional Popularity of "Dorine" 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 "Dorine" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
72.60%
1028th/1416
84.99%
1172nd/1379
78.32%
1853rd/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
60.41%
934th/1546
59.83%
931st/1556
86.40%
2033rd/2353
58.63%
907th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
63.76%
1420th/2227
43.79%
1064th/2430
89.03%
2540th/2853
55.96%
1553rd/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- 87.88%
3061st/3483
- 100.00%
4044th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Dorine"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Dorine" 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.