—2024 rank
1956peak year
46,377babies named Doreen since 1880
▼ 19%5-year trend
Doreen popularity over 145 years
🌱 Below the charts · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Doreen mean?
Probably a diminutive of Dora, from Dorothy, from Greek doron, 'gift'. Coined in Ireland and Scotland in the 1800s.
OriginIrish, Greek
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Stylevintage, classic
Names like Doreen
Same era, same vibe — if you like Doreen, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Doreens
Spellings & variants
DoraDorene
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