Dorise, of Latin origin, is a unique and elegant given name for girls. It's derived from 'Dora,' which means 'gift' in Latin, connoting the preciousness and rarity of those named Dorise. This name has been used infrequently throughout history, making it distinctive even today.
The name Dorise appears to have had some popularity during the early to mid-20th century, with peaks in births occurring in certain years such as 1925 (15 births), 1932 (15 births), and 1954 (15 births). However, it is clear that the name's usage was not consistently high throughout these decades, with some years seeing fewer than ten births. The total number of births recorded for the name Dorise over this period is 461 across sixty-one years, suggesting a steady but not overwhelming presence among baby girls during these years.