NAME PROFILE
Dorman
Quiet, calm, or placid; derived from the Late Latin name Placidus. This name suggests a peaceful and harmonious personality, embodying a sense of serenity and gentle strength that helps create a soothing environment for others.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,898 |
| Gender | Male (19% / 81%) |
| Peak year | 1928 |
| Peak generation | Silent Gen |
| First recorded | 1917 |
| Most recent | 1958 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 61%KY — 18%NC — 8%OK — 6%MO — 6%
Notable People
Plácido Domingo (Opera Singer and Conductor) · Placido Polanco (Professional Baseball Player) · Plácido Galindo (Footballer and Team Captain) · Placido Rizzotto (Trade Unionist and Activist) · Plácido de Castro (Soldier and Surveyor)
Nicknames & Diminutives
PlaciditoDino
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