Dora, of Latin origin, is derived from the word 'doron', meaning 'gift'. It was brought to prominence by the late 19th-century novel 'The Little Dorrit' by Charles Dickens, which has since made it a beloved classic in English literature.
The name Dora experienced periods of popularity and decline in its usage over time. In the late 19th century, it seemed to have gained traction with a peak of 16 births in 1899, but by the early 20th century, it had begun to decline, with years like 1921 showing only 5 births. However, there were resurgences in popularity in certain decades, such as the 1920s and 1930s, where the number of births fluctuated between 7 to 17 per year. Post-WWII, Dora's usage dropped significantly, with most years recording 5 to 10 births. Despite these fluctuations, Dora has remained a steadily used name over time, with a total of 550 births recorded across the given period.