Dorsett Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Dorsett means 'from Dorsetshire', a place name derived from Celtic and Old English words for 'water' and 'place'.
Meaning of the Name Dorsett
Dorsett is primarily a surname of English origin. It is derived from the Old French personal name 'Dorset', which itself comes from the place name 'Dorset', meaning 'Dorsetshire'. The name 'Dorset' is thought to derived from the Celtic word 'dwr', meaning 'water', and the Old English word 'set', meaning 'place'. As a given name, Dorsett is rare.
Popularity of the Name Dorsett
The popularity for the name Dorsett peaked in popularity in the year 1978 with 7 births, which ranked number 12,200 out of 16,628 unique names for that year. Dorsett had the most male births in 1978 with 7, which ranked number 4,550 out of 6,763 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Dorsett
Popularity of Dorsett by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Dorsett. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Dorsett in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Dorsett is a great pick!
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