Dorcas is a very popular first name for females (#1388 out of 4276, Top 32%) and also a very popular last name for both adults and children (#71372 out of 150436, Top 47%). (2000 U.S. Census). Presented below is the baby name popularity of Dorcas for girls.
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The name was first given to 5 or more babies in the year 1880 when it was given to 11 new born babies. The highest recorded use of the name Dorcas was in 1923 with a total of 142 babies. According to the 1989 U.S. Social Security Administration data, the name Dorcas is not a popular baby girl's name in Pennsylvania. Imagine that, only 6 babies in Pennsylvania have the same name as you in 1989.
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The name Dorcas is of Greek origin, and it means A Gazelle . It's a name commonly given to girls.
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Dorcas /dor-cas/ [2 sylls.] as a girls' name is pronounced DOR-kuss. It is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Dorcas is gazelle. Biblical: a woman who abounded in good deeds and gifts of mercy. Greek version of Tabitha, well used by Puritans.
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From 1880 to 2014, the Social Security Administration has recorded 6,954 babies born with the name Dorcas in the United States. That's more than enough Dorcas to occupy the territory of Saint Pierre and Miquelon (France) with an estimated population of 6,000 (as of July 1, 2012).
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Last year this name was ranked as one of the top 1000 most popular names within its gender. Keep in mind how popular a name is. Your child may feel that they fit in more with a more popular name. On the other hand, they may feel more special if their name is less popular and more uniquely their own.
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Greek Meaning: 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. Shakespearean Meaning: The name Dorcas is a Shakespearean baby name.
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The name Dorcas is a Biblical baby name. In Biblical the meaning of the name Dorcas is: A female roe-deer. American Meaning: The name Dorcas is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Dorcas is: A female roe-deer.
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Origin of the name Dorcas: Derived from the Greek dorkas (gazelle).The name was borne by a Christian woman of Joppa who devoted herself to works of charity. Through the prayers of Peter, she was raised from the dead, which led to many converting to Christianity. From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.
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Dorcas is generally used as a girl's name. It consists of 6 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced Dor-cas. In the U.S. in 2014, it ranked 5804 in baby name popularity for girls with 22 occurrences. Less than 5 boys were given the name. View the Dorcas Name Popularity Page to see how the popularity trend for Dorcas has changed since 1880, or to compare the popularity of Dorcas to other names.
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dorcas meaning of name
The meaning of the name Dorcas is Gazelle. Dorcas means gazelle.