Doreen

Doreen: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl name

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɔːriːn/ Β· /dΙ”ΛΛˆriːn/

Meaning and origin of Doreen

  • A female given name.

Etymology

From Dora + -een.

How popular is Doreen?

25U.S. babies in 2025
#147peak rank (1956)
46,489babies since 1880

Since 1880, 46,431 girls and 58 boys in the U.S. have been named Doreen (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #147 in 1956. Its highest rank for boys was #3095 in 1958. In 2025, 25 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Doreen FAQ

What does the name Doreen mean?

A female given name. From Dora + -een.

How popular is the name Doreen?

Since 1880, 46,431 girls and 58 boys in the U.S. have been named Doreen (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #147 in 1956. Its highest rank for boys was #3095 in 1958. In 2025, 25 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Doreen a boy or girl name?

Doreen is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 46,431 girls and 58 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.