Dorcas
From Ancient Greek Δορκάς (Dorkás, “gazelle”), translation of Tabitha in the Bible.
Every Dorcas since 1880 — 7,268 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dorcas
Dorcas is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,002 in 2025 with 36 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 7,268 American babies have been named Dorcas. Its peak came in 1923, when 142 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Dorcas stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dorcas year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | #4,002 |
| 2024 | 20 | #6,004 |
| 2023 | 22 | #5,602 |
| 2022 | 26 | #5,061 |
| 2021 | 26 | #4,995 |
| 2020 | 34 | #4,101 |
| 2019 | 25 | #5,200 |
| 2018 | 35 | #4,095 |
| 2017 | 22 | #5,716 |
| 2016 | 27 | #5,035 |
| 2015 | 30 | #4,626 |
| 2014 | 22 | #5,845 |
| 2013 | 25 | #5,361 |
| 2012 | 22 | #5,959 |
| 2011 | 27 | #5,106 |
| 2010 | 21 | #6,242 |
| 2009 | 21 | #6,379 |
| 2008 | 23 | #5,997 |
| 2007 | 21 | #6,395 |
| 2006 | 18 | #6,942 |
| 2005 | 28 | #4,745 |
| 2004 | 21 | #5,807 |
| 2003 | 23 | #5,281 |
| 2002 | 21 | #5,517 |
| 2001 | 18 | #6,144 |
| 2000 | 27 | #4,443 |
| 1995 | 25 | #4,132 |
| 1990 | 31 | #3,454 |
| 1985 | 45 | #2,262 |
| 1980 | 44 | #2,255 |
| 1975 | 37 | #2,244 |
| 1970 | 45 | #1,911 |
| 1965 | 66 | #1,353 |
| 1960 | 95 | #1,104 |
| 1955 | 107 | #956 |
| 1950 | 71 | #1,091 |
| 1945 | 65 | #956 |
| 1940 | 86 | #743 |
| 1935 | 81 | #752 |
| 1930 | 75 | #819 |
| 1925 | 130 | #640 |
| 1920 | 126 | #644 |
| 1915 | 86 | #722 |
| 1910 | 34 | #725 |
| 1905 | 24 | #739 |
| 1900 | 15 | #982 |
| 1895 | 19 | #728 |
| 1890 | 15 | #697 |
| 1885 | 7 | #859 |
| 1880 | 11 | #522 |
Famous people named Dorcas
- Dorcas Politician
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dorcas mean?
From Ancient Greek Δορκάς (Dorkás, “gazelle”), translation of Tabitha in the Bible.
How popular is the name Dorcas in 2025?
Dorcas ranked #4,002 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 36 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dorcas?
7,268 babies have been named Dorcas in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dorcas most popular?
Dorcas peaked in 1923, when 142 newborns received the name.
Is Dorcas a boy or girl name?
Dorcas is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dorcas rising or falling?
Dorcas has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Dorcas?
Well-known people named Dorcas include Dorcas (politician).