NAME PROFILE
Dorla
Derived from the Greek word 'doron' meaning 'gift'; this name belongs to someone who is perceived as a precious blessing to those around them, embodying a generous and radiant spirit.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,089 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1930 |
| Peak generation | Silent Gen |
| First recorded | 1927 |
| Most recent | 1936 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English, Greek |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
IL — 35%PA — 20%OH — 15%OK — 15%IA — 15%
Notable People
Dorla Dean (Actress in 'The Black Widow') · Dorla Aronson (Healthcare author and researcher) · Dorla B. Sontag (Educator and community philanthropist) · Dorla Dresser (Civic leader and social advocate) · Dorla Slade (Sociological researcher and academic)
Nicknames & Diminutives
DeeDollyDorrieLaLa
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