Doreen

Doreen is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 21 girls in the United States.

Doreen at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈdɔːriːn/

About the name Doreen

Doreen belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Doreen first appears in Social Security records in 1900. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #147 in 1956, and in 2024 21 babies received the name — 46,405 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Doreen in US records

First recorded (US)
1900
Best US rank
#147 in 1956
Peak year
1956
Babies named Doreen in 2024
21
Total since 1880
46,405

Doreen in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1979 in 1998
Babies named Doreen in 2025
4
Total since 1996
74

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Doreen mean?

The meaning of Doreen is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Doreen a boy or girl name?

Doreen is a girl name. In 2024, 21 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Doreen?

Doreen comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Doreen?

Doreen first appears in US records in 1900. Its best-ever ranking was #147 in 1956, and 21 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Doreen?

Doreen is pronounced /ˈdɔːriːn/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.