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Dolores

Dolores is a girl name of Spanish origin, meaning Sorrows" - a Marian title.

  • GenderGirl
  • OriginSpanish
  • StyleClassic
  • Syllables2
  • US rank#2,170

What does Dolores mean?

Sorrows" - a Marian title

How popular is Dolores?

Popularity in the United States

Dolores has been given to 212,451 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1930s. Its use has declined since that peak.

About 1 in 30,556 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Dolores per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Dolores has been given to 10,435 babies in France since 1900, peaking in the 1960s. Its use has declined since that peak.

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Babies named Dolores per year in France, 1900–2022. Source: INSEE

Popularity in Spain

There are 175,720 people called Dolores living in Spain, with an average age of 68.8.

212,451 Babies named since 1880
1930s Peak decade
Falling Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Dolores

What does the name Dolores mean?

Dolores means Sorrows" - a Marian title. It is of Spanish origin.

Is Dolores a boy's or a girl's name?

Dolores is most often given to girls.

How popular is the name Dolores?

Dolores has been given to 212,451 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1930s. Its use has declined since that peak.