Dorina
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "gift of God".
Name Census estimates that about 721 living Americans carry the first name Dorina. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Dorina today is around 51 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dorina births was 1969 (42 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dorina. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Dorina with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
721
~ 1 in 475,387 Americans
Peak year
1969
42 babies that year
Average age
51
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,900
Tracked since 1915
Census
Dorina in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 1,755 people with the first name Dorina, which placed it at #8,295 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#8,295
National first-name rank
People counted
1.8K
1,755 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.6
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
65.4% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dorina
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Dorina is White at 65.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (21.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (5.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Dorina described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Dorina at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White65.4% · 1,148
- Hispanic or Latino21.6% · 379
- Asian and Pacific Islander5.9% · 103
- Black or African American4.9% · 86
- Two or more races1.7% · 29
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.6% · 10
Popularity
Dorina: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dorina from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 12 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 227 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dorina 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 Dorina during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Dorinas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Dorina, while New York, Texas, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 38 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Dorina
The name Dorina has its roots in the Greek language, originating from the word "doron," which means "gift." It was a popular name in ancient Greece, often given to girls who were considered a precious gift from the gods. The earliest recorded use of the name dates back to the 5th century BC, when it appeared in ancient Greek texts and inscriptions.
In the Middle Ages, the name gained popularity in various regions of Europe, particularly in Italy and Eastern Europe. It was favored by families of Greek descent, who carried on the tradition of using this name. During this period, the name was also influenced by the Latin word "donum," which also means "gift," further reinforcing its meaning.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Dorina. One of the earliest recorded was Dorina of Cappadocia, a Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century AD. She was persecuted for her faith during the reign of Emperor Diocletian and is revered as a saint in the Orthodox Church.
Another prominent figure was Dorina von Salm-Kyrburg (1513-1574), a German noblewoman and abbess who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. She was a supporter of Martin Luther and helped establish several Protestant schools and churches.
In the literary world, Dorina Neave (1876-1942) was a British writer and poet who gained recognition for her works on nature and rural life. Her poems were widely published in various literary magazines during the early 20th century.
In the field of science, Dorina Turcu (1934-2015) was a Romanian physicist and mathematician known for her contributions to the study of plasma physics and nuclear fusion. She was a pioneer in her field and worked at prestigious institutions such as the Institute of Atomic Physics in Bucharest.
Additionally, Dorina Zara (1911-1988) was an Italian actress and singer who appeared in numerous films and stage productions throughout her career. She was particularly renowned for her performances in operettas and musicals during the 1930s and 1940s.
These are just a few examples of the notable individuals who have carried the name Dorina throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural and intellectual heritage.
People
Dorina + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dorina 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
Dorina: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dorina?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 721 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dorina 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 475,387 US residents.
Is Dorina a common name?
We classify Dorina as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 961 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dorina most popular?
The single biggest year for Dorina was 1969, when 42 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dorina is about 51 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Dorina in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 1,755 people with the name Dorina, or 0.58 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #8,295 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Dorina in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Dorina?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Dorina appears almost entirely female. Of the 1,753 people counted with this name, 99.3% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Dorina?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Dorina is White at 65.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (21.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (5.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Dorina most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Dorina in the 2020 Census, accounting for 65.4% (1,148 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Dorina in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dorina a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dorina in the SSA data are female. 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.
Is Dorina still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dorina in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Dorina can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
How many people are named Dorina?
Want to know how many people have the name Dorina? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.