Dorrene is of American origin, derived from the Latin 'Dorothea,' which means 'gift of God.' It is a unique and elegant name that fell out of fashion during the mid-20th century but could be considered for a comeback due to its distinctiveness.
The name Dorrene saw its peak popularity in the late 1930s and early 1940s, with a particularly notable spike in usage between 1936 and 1938. During this period, there were consistently around seven births per year, reaching an all-time high of eight in 1936. However, by the mid-1950s, the name's popularity had significantly declined, with only five or six births per year recorded between 1950 and 1964. Overall, a total of ninety Dorrenes were born over this twenty-eight-year span.