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How Many People Are Named Doris?
Estimated people named Doris living in the U.S. today
114,169
Gender distribution
1% male · 99% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 465,726
- Peak year: 1928 (16,678 births)
- Estimated living today: 114,169
Doris by age group — who carries the name today?
Doris popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Doris
Doris has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 465,726 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 114,169 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,994 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Doriss you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Doris in the US?
An estimated 114,169 people named Doris are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Doris uncommon — about 1 in 2,994 Americans.
Is Doris a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Doris is 1% male and 99% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Doris most popular?
Doris peaked in 1928, when 16,678 babies were given the name. Its current trend is steady compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Doris?
Doris ranks #478 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 41 out of 100 (higher means rarer).