Dorinda

Dorinda 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 England & Wales it was given to 4 girls in 2005.

Dorinda at a glance

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

About the name Dorinda

Dorinda 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, Dorinda first appears in Social Security records in 1892. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #606 in 1944, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 4,801 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Dorinda in US records

First recorded (US)
1892
Best US rank
#606 in 1944
Peak year
1957
Total since 1880
4,801

Dorinda in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2005
Best rank
#3970 in 2005
Babies named Dorinda in 2005
4
Total since 1996
4

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Dorinda mean?

The meaning of Dorinda 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 Dorinda a boy or girl name?

Dorinda is a girl name. In England & Wales, 4 babies received the name in 2005.

What origin is the name Dorinda?

Dorinda comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Dorinda?

Dorinda first appears in US records in 1892. Its best-ever ranking was #606 in 1944, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].