How Many People Are Named Dorcas?

7,231

people in the United States are named Dorcas

1 in 46,328 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#3333

💎💎 Very Rare

Population Percentage

0.0022%

Of US population

Peak Year

1923

142 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Biblical
Pronunciation: DAWR-kəs (English)
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Derived from Greek δορκας (dorkas) meaning "gazelle". This is the Greek translation of the name Tabitha in the New Testament (see Acts 9:36).

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
100.0%
Male
0.0%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 76.2 years old

Young (<30) 758
10.5%
Adult (30–60) 1,244
17.2%
Senior (>60) 5,229
72.3%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Pennsylvania 609
New York 296
North Carolina 294
Texas 241
Ohio 216
West Virginia 141
Illinois 128
Indiana 113
California 98
Virginia 75

💡 Fun Facts About "Dorcas"

  • 20 babies were named Dorcas in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1923
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in Pennsylvania

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