Dolores
Dolores: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /dəˈlɔː.ɹɪz/ · /dəˈlɔɹ.ɪs/
Meaning and origin of Dolores
- A female given name from Spanish.
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish Dolores.
How popular is Dolores?
Since 1880, 211,440 girls and 1,336 boys in the U.S. have been named Dolores (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #13 in 1930. Its highest rank for boys was #713 in 1930. In 2025, 68 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Dolores
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Dolores
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Dolores FAQ
What does the name Dolores mean?
A female given name from Spanish. Borrowed from Spanish Dolores.
What is the origin of the name Dolores?
Dolores is listed as a name of Spanish origin.
How popular is the name Dolores?
Since 1880, 211,440 girls and 1,336 boys in the U.S. have been named Dolores (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #13 in 1930. Its highest rank for boys was #713 in 1930. In 2025, 68 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Dolores a boy or girl name?
Dolores is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 211,440 girls and 1,336 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.