Dorcus is a unique and elegant name of Latin origin, meaning 'gift of God'. It is derived from the Latin word 'donum', which means gift, and 'deus', signifying god. This name was popular in ancient Rome but has become increasingly rare over time, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a distinctive and meaningful name.
The name Dorcus appears to have had varying popularity over the course of the century, with peaks in certain decades and steady decline towards the end. The highest number of births recorded was 11 in the year 1920, while there were periods where the name barely appeared on birth records at all. Overall, it seems that Dorcus was not a particularly common name during this time, with only 282 births total over these decades.