Dorcas
About Dorcas
The name Dorcas peaked for girls at #522 in 1880. The name is most popular in Iowa, Ohio, and New York.
2 syllables.
As of September 2026, Dorcas ranked #4002 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #522 in 1880.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | #4,626 | 30 | 16.8 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | #4,092 | 35 | 20.6 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | #4,100 | 34 | 21 |
| 2021 | #4,994 | 26 | 15.8 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | #4,002 | 36 | 22.4 |
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character in DC Comics
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