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Doreen
Doreen is an Irish name meaning 'sullen' or a diminutive of Dorothy. despite its traditional meaning, it carries a sense of moral courage and steady purpose, suggesting a person who is principled and visionary.
Key Stats
| Total births | 46,489 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1956 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1912 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 25%NY — 24%IL — 18%PA — 17%MI — 16%
Notable People
Doreen Lawrence (Reformer) · Doreen Virtue (Author) · Doreen Mantle (Actress) · Doreen Valiente (Author) · Doreen Gentzler (Journalist)
Nicknames & Diminutives
Dorie
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