Doreen is a name of Irish origin and means "God is my light". It was traditionally given to girls born around the time of Christmas or other religious holidays in Ireland. The name has been used for centuries, with some variations such as Dorothea, Dorothy, and Dora also being popular throughout history. Despite its religious origins, Doreen is now considered a unisex name that can be given to either boys or girls regardless of their birthdate or cultural background.
The given statistics illustrate the annual births of girls named Doreen in the United States over a period of more than a century, from 1900 to 2023. The data shows significant fluctuations in popularity throughout this time.
In the early 20th century, between 1900 and 1914, the number of births remained relatively low, ranging from 5 to 23 per year. However, starting in 1916, there was a notable increase in popularity, with more than 39 births each year until reaching a peak in 1923 with 177 births.
The following decade maintained a high level of popularity, with the number of births ranging between 184 and 254 per year. However, after the 1930s, there was a gradual decline in the usage of the name Doreen, with annual births fluctuating between approximately 270 and 481 until the end of World War II in 1945.
In the post-war period, from 1946 to 1959, the popularity of the name Doreen surged once again, with annual births ranging from 756 to 2574. However, this resurgence was short-lived, as the usage of the name began to decline steadily in the following decades.
Between 1960 and 1988, the number of births ranged between 1911 and 706 per year, with a noticeable drop after 1965. In the 1990s, the popularity of the name Doreen continued to decrease, with annual births ranging from 48 to 34.
In the 21st century, the usage of the name Doreen has remained quite low, with fewer than 30 births per year. In recent years, specifically between 2016 and 2023, there have been approximately 20 to 29 births annually, indicating that while not highly popular, the name Doreen is still occasionally used in the United States.
In total, over the course of more than a century, from 1900 to 2023, there were 46,384 girls named Doreen born in the United States. This data provides insights into the changing trends and popularity of the name Doreen throughout American history.