Doreen comes from the Irish Gaelic tradition, meaning Sullen, moody / gift of God.
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How popular is Doreen?
1956peak year
Doreen entered U.S. records in 1900, near the turn of the 20th century. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 1956, 2,574 babies received the name (ranked #147). Today it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #6051), with roughly 21 babies named Doreen each year. Doreen has been declining in recent years. In total, around 46,463 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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