Doreen Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Doreen is a name of French origin, meaning 'gift.' It evolved from the name Dorothy through the diminutive Doreene. The name gained popularity in the 20th century and is associated with a vintage charm. It has no biblical relevance.
The name Doreen is most popular in Hawaii, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Doreen 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, 'Doreen' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4746th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7892nd out of 10718 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 778th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 391st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 212th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 397th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1811th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5185th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5719th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Doreen' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Doreen"
Pronunciation
/dəˈriːn/
Origin
French
Etymology
Doreen is derived from the French name 'Doreene,' which is a diminutive form of 'Dorothy.' The name Dorothy itself comes from the Greek 'Dorothea,' meaning 'gift of God.'
Meaning
gift
Language Evolution
Dorothy, Doreene, Doreen
Historical Usage
Doreen gained popularity in the early to mid-20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a fashionable name.
Variants & Derivatives
Doreene, Dorothy, Dora
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Doreen is viewed as a classic name that evokes a sense of nostalgia. It is less common than it once was but still carries a vintage charm.
Famous People
Doreen Valiente, a prominent Wiccan, Doreen Lawrence, a British campaigner and mother of Stephen Lawrence
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Doreen"
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 "Doreen"
"Doreen" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4746th of 7552 | 40 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 7892nd of 10718 | 18 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 778th of 9107 | 1,558 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 391st of 9204 | 5,448 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 212th of 12526 | 28,548 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 397th of 19264 | 9,033 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1811th of 27321 | 1,153 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 5185th of 35406 | 395 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 5719th of 30306 | 264 |
Regional Popularity of "Doreen" 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 "Doreen" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
34.96% 495th/1416 |
45.18% 623rd/1379 |
71.26% 1686th/2366 |
34.85% 398th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
19.66% 304th/1546 |
17.35% 270th/1556 |
60.60% 1426th/2353 |
16.29% 252nd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
9.88% 220th/2227 |
4.90% 119th/2430 |
19.59% 559th/2853 |
8.50% 236th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
14.67% 431st/2937 |
5.71% 199th/3483 |
26.38% 928th/3518 |
11.33% 458th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
72.86% 2685th/3685 |
23.62% 1057th/4475 |
64.32% 3341st/5194 |
23.81% 1504th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
78.20% 4038th/5164 |
100.00% 7313th/7313 |
42.50% 3172nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
65.79% 2952nd/4487 |
87.73% 5985th/6822 |
59.86% 3757th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Doreen"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Doreen" 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.