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Dora

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Dora was most popular in 1921, when 2,031 American babies were given the name — ranking #219 that year. In 2025 it ranked #4,283, with 75 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 106,480 people named Dora.

Most popular in1921
Rank that year#219
Births that year2,031
Total since 1880106,480

Dora over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Dora’s peak in 1921. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org