Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
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.
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/dəˈriːn/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Dorine is derived from the Greek name 'Dorothea', which means 'gift of God'.
Meaning
gift of God
Language Evolution
Dorothea, Dora, Dorine
Historical Usage
Dorine gained popularity in the 20th century, often used in French-speaking countries as a feminine form of Dora.
Variants & Derivatives
Dora, Dorothy, Doreen
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name Dorine is perceived as elegant and classic, although it is not widely used in contemporary naming trends.
Famous People
Dorine van der Zande - Dutch artist, Dorine de Wit - Dutch politician
📊 Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 78 peak births in 1932
Geographic Spread
Popular across 14 US states, with strongest presence in New York
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics
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
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 by Generation - 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 by Generation - Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
72.60% 1028th/1416 |
84.99% 1172nd/1379 |
78.32% 1853rd/2366 |
- |
| 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
This map shows relative popularity 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.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States
This name shows strongest popularity in New York 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, usage 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, popularity patterns vary significantly: 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. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.