Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Dorcas
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1923
Peak births
142
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Dorcas
How many people are named Dorcas?
An estimated 2,967 living Americans are named Dorcas.
How rare is Dorcas?
Dorcas is very rare among babies today, with 36 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 74.6% from its 1923 peak.
How old is the typical Dorcas?
The median age of a living American named Dorcas is approximately 53 years, with most bearers falling between 31 and 68 years old.
Is Dorcas still popular?
Yes. Dorcas is holding steady, with 36 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Dorcas most common?
Dorcas has its strongest geographic signal in West Virginia, where it appears 2.5× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19232025
Peak year
1923
Decline from peak
74.6%
2025
36
All-time
7,268