Doreen
Meaning
from Irish Doirean, possibly 'sullen', or linked to Dora, 'gift'
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Doreen peaked in the 1950s and the 1960s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Doreen
People given the name Doreen in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1950 to 1969. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Doreen deep dive
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