Dorman
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
1,898 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1928 Peak Popularity Year
64 Peak Births

Dorman Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Dorman is an Old English name meaning 'door man,' originating from the elements 'dor' and 'mann.' It evolved through various forms over time and gained usage as a surname in medieval England. The name carries connotations of reliability and strength, with no biblical background. Notable people with this name include Dorman H. Smith and Dorman Long.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Dorman"

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Pronunciation

/ˈdɔːrmən/

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Origin

Old English

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Etymology

The name Dorman derives from the Old English elements 'dor,' meaning 'door,' and 'mann,' meaning 'man.' It originally referred to someone who was a door keeper or had associations with doors.

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Meaning

door man

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Language Evolution

Doriman, Dorman, Dormanus

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Historical Usage

Dorman gained popularity in medieval England, especially during the Norman Conquest, as surnames began to reflect occupations.

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Variants & Derivatives

Dorman, Dormanus, Dormaney

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Dorman is seen as a traditional name with a strong historical background, often associated with reliability and strength.

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Famous People

Dorman H. Smith - American politician, Dorman Long - British civil engineer

📊 Dorman Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Dorman Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Less Common name with 64 peak births in 1928

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 11 US states, with strongest presence in Kentucky

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 6 different American generations with varying popularity

Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Dorman"

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 "Dorman"

"Dorman" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 1120th of 7545 625
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 1044th of 6773 732
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 1743rd of 7552 384
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 3627th of 10718 129
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 12106th of 16616 18
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 20994th of 24088 10

Regional Popularity of "Dorman" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
67.37%
954th/1416
- 44.00%
1041st/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
65.59%
1014th/1546
- 38.97%
917th/2353
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - 55.03%
1570th/2853
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
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Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
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Regional Popularity of "Dorman" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
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Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
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State-by-State Popularity of "Dorman"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Dorman" 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 of "Dorman" in the United States

The name Dorman is most popular in Kentucky, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Dorman has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Dorman' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1120th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1044th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1743rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3627th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12106th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 20994th out of 24088 names. Discover how the name 'Dorman' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Infographic: Dorman name meaning, origin, and popularity trends in the United States (US baby name analysis chart)
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