Dorin
Derived from a Slavic term meaning "golden" or "gift of gold".
Name Census estimates that about 150 living Americans carry the first name Dorin. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 87.3% of registrations being male. The average person named Dorin today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dorin births was 1971 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dorin. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
150
~ 1 in 2,285,029 Americans
Peak year
1971
10 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
2015 SSA rank
#12,567
Tracked since 1947
Gender
Gender distribution for Dorin
Dorin leans heavily male at 87.3% of total registrations, but 21 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Dorin as a male name
- Ranked #12,567 in 2015
- 5 male births in 2015
- Peak: 1988 (8 births)
Dorin as a female name
- Ranked #17,226 in 2005
- 5 female births in 2005
- Peak: 1958 (6 births)
Popularity
Dorin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dorin from the 1940s through to the 2010s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 31 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Dorin remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dorin by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Dorin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Dorin
The name Dorin is of Romanian origin, derived from the Latin word "dorea," meaning "gift" or "present." It rose to prominence during the Middle Ages in the regions of modern-day Romania and Moldova.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Dorin can be found in the 14th-century Moldavian chronicle, "Descriptio Moldaviae," where a nobleman named Dorin Cantacuzino is mentioned as a prominent figure in the court of Prince Petru I Muşat.
In the 15th century, a Dorin Brăiloiu was a renowned scholar and diplomat who served as an ambassador for the Principality of Wallachia, playing a crucial role in fostering cultural and political ties with neighboring regions.
The name gained further recognition in the 16th century with the birth of Dorin Buhuși, a celebrated poet and playwright who is considered one of the founders of modern Romanian literature. His works, such as "The Tragedy of Mihai the Brave" and "The Song of the Moldavian Land," have left an indelible mark on the country's literary heritage.
In the 18th century, Dorin Cantemir, a Prince of Moldavia, made significant contributions to the fields of philosophy, history, and music. His work, "The Description of Moldavia," is a seminal text that provides valuable insights into the customs, traditions, and geography of the region during that era.
Fast-forwarding to the 20th century, Dorin Liviu Zaharia was a prominent Romanian architect who played a pivotal role in shaping the modern landscape of Bucharest. His designs, including the National Theater and the Romanian Athenaeum, are considered architectural masterpieces and have become iconic landmarks of the city.
These are just a few notable examples of individuals who have borne the name Dorin throughout history, each leaving an indelible mark on their respective fields and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of Romania and beyond.
People
Dorin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dorin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Dorin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dorin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 150 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dorin going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,285,029 US residents.
Is Dorin a common name?
We classify Dorin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 165 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dorin most popular?
The single biggest year for Dorin was 1971, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dorin is about 42 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Dorin a male name?
Yes, 87.3% of people registered as Dorin in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.