Dorman

Where Dorman comes from

Wiktionary's etymology listing comes up empty for Dorman.

Dorman through the years
  1. 1823
    Dorman Bridgman Eaton born
    American lawyer
  2. 1908
    First appearance
    #1,373 among boys with 5 babies, the first year at least five got the name.
  3. 1928
    Peak, #818
    64 babies named Dorman, the most in any year.
  4. 1942
    The fade
    The first year with half the peak's births, down to #1,358.
In the dictionary

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Namesakes
  • Dorman Bridgman Eaton · American lawyer, 1823–1899

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