How Many People Are Named Dolores?

212,704

people in the United States are named Dolores

1 in 1,574 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#367

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0635%

Of US population

Peak Year

1930

12,919 births

Trend

β†’

Stable

πŸ“– Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Spanish, English
Pronunciation: do-LO-res (Spanish), dΙ™-LAWR-is (English)
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Means "sorrows", taken from the Spanish title of the Virgin Mary MarΓ­a de los Dolores, meaning "Mary of Sorrows". It has been used in the English-speaking world since the 19th century, becoming especially popular in America during the 1920s and 30s.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.4%
Male
0.6%

This name is Primarily Female

πŸ‘₯ Age Distribution

Average Age: 86.6 years old

Young (<30) 2,075
1%
Adult (30–60) 10,962
5.2%
Senior (>60) 199,667
93.9%

πŸ“ˆ Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

πŸ“ State-Wise Distribution

Pennsylvania 30,176
New York 24,569
Illinois 18,667
California 17,115
Texas 13,298
Ohio 10,800
New Jersey 10,529
Michigan 10,433
Wisconsin 6,663
Missouri 4,702

πŸ’‘ Fun Facts About "Dolores"

  • 50 babies were named Dolores in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1930
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in Pennsylvania

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