Dorsey

Dorsey - A very unique male name



  Nov 14,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Dorsey at a glance

Dorsey is ranked #2319 among boy baby names in 1983, with 5 births in 1983. It peaked in 1916 at #427 and first appeared on the charts in 1912.

Rank in 1983
#2319
Births in 1983
5
Peak year
1916 (#427)
First appeared
1912
Popularity
1 in 335,424 boys
Visitor rating
2.7/5 (3 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Dorsey appeared on the charts for the first time in 1912 on position #1010. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Dorsey and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Dorsey? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Dorsey. The baby boy name Dorsey was given to 5 baby boys in 1983, ranking #2319 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 335,424 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Dorsey peaked in popularity 110 years ago in 1916 on position 427.



Famous with this name

Dorsey Wright
Kerris Dorsey
Joe Dorsey


How would you rate Dorsey, 1-5?

Rating: 2.7/5 (3 recent votes)


Dorsey is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Dorsey is currently topping the baby name charts in Georgia at position #676 - and is the least popular in Georgia at position #676.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Dorsey is where you live.


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Dorsey origin and meaning

Dorsey is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Dorsey, pop culture references for the name Dorsey and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Dorsey

We've found the following names that sound similar to Dorsey, sorted by popularity.

Derek / Derrick / Darius / Drake / Derick / Dirk / Darrius / Darrick / Dereck / Dedrick /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
19832319
19741549
19721844
19711383
19691551
19681639
19661573
19651465
19641421
19631227
19621494
19611131
19601109
19591623
19581091
19571495
19561263
19551110
1954832
1953943
19521079
1951797
19501303
19491128
1948894
1947686
1946768
1945873
1944708
1943794
1942746
1941701
1940664
1939734
1938670
1937726
1936753
1935714
1934687
1933658
1932632
1931632
1930683
1929693
1928749
1927640
1926868
1925720
1924739
1923687
1922701
1921685
1920556
1919629
1918571
1917558
1916427
1915557
1914603
1913758
19121010

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Georgia676

Even more about Dorsey


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Dorsey a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Dorsey?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1916
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Dorsey
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 335,424
Letter count 6
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1912
1983 births +5

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