Dorvin
An English masculine name possibly derived from French meaning "golden gift".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Dorvin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dorvin today is around 93 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dorvin births was 1919 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dorvin. 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.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Dorvin is about 93 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Dorvins were born before 1943.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Dorvin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1919
9 babies that year
Average age
93
years old
1937 SSA rank
#3,662
Tracked since 1919
Popularity
Dorvin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dorvin from the 1910s through to the 1930s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 22 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dorvin 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 Dorvin 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 Dorvin
The given name Dorvin traces its origins to the ancient Germanic languages, with the earliest recorded use dating back to the 6th century AD. The name is derived from the Proto-Germanic root words "dor" meaning "door" or "gate" and "wini" meaning "friend" or "protector." The combination of these elements suggests that the name may have been associated with guardians or protectors of gates or entrances.
One of the earliest known historical figures bearing the name Dorvin was a Frankish nobleman who lived during the reign of Clovis I, the first king of the Merovingian dynasty, in the late 5th and early 6th centuries. Dorvin held a prominent position within the Frankish court and was recorded in several contemporary chronicles.
In the 9th century, a Benedictine monk named Dorvin gained recognition for his scholarly works on theology and philosophy. He was based at the Abbey of St. Gall in present-day Switzerland and is believed to have been born around 810 AD and lived until the late 800s.
During the Middle Ages, the name Dorvin appeared in various historical records across Europe, particularly in regions where Germanic languages were spoken. Notable individuals included Dorvin von Altenburg, a German knight who participated in the Third Crusade in the late 12th century, and Dorvin of Saxony, a respected scholar and author who lived in the 13th century.
In the late 16th century, a Dutch explorer and navigator named Dorvin Hendricksen made several voyages to the East Indies and contributed to the expansion of Dutch influence in the region. He was born in 1568 and died around 1620.
Another notable figure was Dorvin Rietveld, a Dutch architect and furniture designer who was a leading figure in the De Stijl art movement in the early 20th century. Born in 1888, Rietveld is best known for his iconic Red and Blue Chair design and his innovative approach to architecture, such as the Rietveld Schröder House in Utrecht.
While the name Dorvin has its roots in ancient Germanic languages, it has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, with only a handful of notable individuals bearing this given name. However, its enduring presence across various cultures and time periods serves as a testament to its unique and distinctive character.
People
Dorvin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dorvin 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
Dorvin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dorvin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dorvin 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Dorvin a common name?
We classify Dorvin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 43 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dorvin most popular?
The single biggest year for Dorvin was 1919, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dorvin is about 93 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Dorvin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dorvin 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.