DORCAS
The meaning of the girl name Dorcas is GAZELLE .
Details on DORCAS:
Gender: Girl
Meaning(s): Gazelle
Popularity for Girl: 10,153rd in the USA (top 35%)
Origin(s) for DORCAS: American , Greek , Shakespearean , Biblical
Themes(s) and list(s) DORCAS is on: Social Security , Ssa , American , Greek , Shakespearean , Biblical
Meaning(s): Gazelle
Popularity for Girl: 10,153rd in the USA (top 35%)
Origin(s) for DORCAS: American , Greek , Shakespearean , Biblical
Themes(s) and list(s) DORCAS is on: Social Security , Ssa , American , Greek , Shakespearean , Biblical
Latest USA SSA birth information:
The latest number of USA births for Dorcas as a GIRL was in 2017 with 22 births
The latest number of USA births for Dorcas as a GIRL was in 2017 with 22 births
The meaning(s) of DORCAS:
The name Dorcas is a Biblical baby name. In Biblical the meaning of the name Dorcas is: A female roe-deer.
The name Dorcas is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Dorcas is: A female roe-deer.
The name Dorcas is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Dorcas is: Gazelle. Famous bearer: The New Testament Dorcas who 'abounded in good deeds and gifts of mercy,' was a charitable woman raised from the dead by St Peter.
The name Dorcas is a Shakespearean baby name. In Shakespearean the meaning of the name Dorcas is: The Winter's Tale' Shepherdess.
USA birth(s) for DORCAS by year:
Here is the latest 16 years from USA social security list of total babies born with the name DORCAS
| Year | Girl Births |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 22 births |
| 2016 | 26 births |
| 2015 | 30 births |
| 2014 | 22 births |
| 2013 | 25 births |
| 2012 | 22 births |
| 2011 | 27 births |
| 2010 | 21 births |
| 2009 | 21 births |
| 2008 | 23 births |
| 2007 | 20 births |
| 2006 | 18 births |
| 2005 | 27 births |
| 2004 | 20 births |
| 2003 | 22 births |
| 2002 | 21 births |
| 2001 | 18 births |
| 2000 | 27 births |
| 1999 | 25 births |
| 1998 | 21 births |
| 1997 | 23 births |
| 1996 | 27 births |
| 1995 | 25 births |
| 1994 | 33 births |
| 1993 | 31 births |
| 1992 | 25 births |
| 1991 | 34 births |
| 1990 | 31 births |
| 1989 | 26 births |
| 1988 | 26 births |
| 1987 | 26 births |
| 1986 | 33 births |
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