Dorsey Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
87% Masculine / 13% Feminine
Meaning:
From the alder grove.
Meaning of the Name Dorsey
Dorsey is an English name with French origins. It is derived from the surname d'Eorsay, which comes from a place named Orsay in France. The name means 'from Orsay' or 'dweller by the alder grove'.
Popularity of the Name Dorsey
The popularity for the name Dorsey peaked in popularity in the year 1916 with 160 births, which ranked number 957 out of 8,692 unique names for that year. Dorsey had the most female births in 1931 with 25, which ranked number 1,501 out of 4,978 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1916 with 160, which ranked number 441 out of 4,535 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Dorsey has declined sharply over the last ten years from 8 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%. Among males, Dorsey has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 8 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Dorsey
- 20 Year Trend of Dorsey: -100.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Dorsey: -100.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Dorsey: -100.00%
Popularity of Dorsey by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Dorsey. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Dorsey in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Dorsey is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Dorsey
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