Dorsey
Every Dorsey since 1880 — 6,228 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dorsey
Dorsey is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1880, 6,228 American babies have been named Dorsey — about 87% boys and 13% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1916, when 176 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Dorsey stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dorsey year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 5 | #12,672 |
| 2017 | — | — | 6 | #11,125 |
| 2016 | — | — | 5 | #12,718 |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | 6 | #11,090 |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | 8 | #9,078 |
| 2011 | — | — | 5 | #12,795 |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | 6 | #11,383 |
| 2008 | — | — | 12 | #6,863 |
| 2007 | — | — | 11 | #7,226 |
| 2006 | — | — | 7 | #9,848 |
| 2005 | — | — | 5 | #11,936 |
| 2004 | — | — | 11 | #6,662 |
| 2003 | — | — | 14 | #5,347 |
| 2002 | — | — | 13 | #5,489 |
| 2001 | — | — | 9 | #7,073 |
| 2000 | — | — | 10 | #6,445 |
| 1995 | — | — | 9 | #6,052 |
| 1990 | — | — | 15 | #3,833 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,125 | 17 | #2,862 |
| 1980 | — | — | 24 | #2,175 |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,269 | 21 | #2,149 |
| 1970 | 12 | #4,568 | 35 | #1,424 |
| 1965 | 12 | #3,795 | 43 | #1,148 |
| 1960 | 19 | #2,839 | 60 | #987 |
| 1955 | 7 | #4,857 | 63 | #944 |
| 1950 | 10 | #3,495 | 57 | #907 |
| 1945 | 8 | #3,458 | 66 | #755 |
| 1940 | 8 | #3,289 | 86 | #647 |
| 1935 | 6 | #3,872 | 73 | #713 |
| 1930 | 7 | #3,753 | 89 | #657 |
| 1925 | 13 | #2,653 | 88 | #685 |
| 1920 | 11 | #2,961 | 118 | #574 |
| 1915 | 13 | #2,289 | 94 | #588 |
| 1910 | — | — | 15 | #790 |
| 1905 | 5 | #2,014 | 16 | #598 |
| 1900 | — | — | 25 | #458 |
| 1895 | — | — | 16 | #509 |
| 1890 | — | — | 17 | #441 |
| 1885 | — | — | 8 | #719 |
| 1880 | — | — | 14 | #489 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dorsey in 2025?
Dorsey did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Dorsey?
6,228 babies have been named Dorsey in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dorsey most popular?
Dorsey peaked in 1916, when 176 newborns received the name.
Is Dorsey a boy or girl name?
Dorsey is used for both: about 13% of babies named Dorsey have been girls and 87% boys.
Is the name Dorsey rising or falling?
Dorsey is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.