Dora
Female name · ↓ Falling
64,182
Total Births
1881
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Dora
Dora is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1880s with significant usage. Approximately 64,182 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 12,509 births |
| 1890s | 9,948 births |
| 1900s | 8,008 births |
| 1910s | 7,457 births |
| 1920s | 7,710 births |
| 1930s | 5,284 births |
| 1940s | 3,931 births |
| 1950s | 3,735 births |
| 1960s | 2,912 births |
| 1970s | 1,550 births |
| 1980s | 914 births |
| 1990s | 224 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dora?
Dora has been given to 64,182 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1881 with 1,325 births that year.
Is Dora a boy or girl name?
Dora is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Dora most popular?
Dora was most popular in 1881, when 1,325 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Dora?
Dora first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).