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At a Glance: Name: Dolores – Meaning: sorrows – Origin: Spanish – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: duh-LOR-ess
Dolores is a Spanish girl's name with a meaning of "sorrows," pronounced duh-LOR-ess (IPA /dəˈlɔrɪs/). It carries a vintage, timeless, classic feel, placing it among names with deep roots in Social Security data going back to 1880.
Meaning & Origin of Dolores
Meaning: Sorrows.
Origin: Spanish.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Dolores
Phonetic: duh-LOR-ess IPA: /dəˈlɔrɪs/
Popularity of Dolores
Dolores peaked at #13 in 1930, when 12,842 babies were given the name, but by 2024 it had dropped to #3175 with just 50 babies given the name that year.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Dolores mean?
Sorrows. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Dolores)
How do you pronounce Dolores?
Dolores is pronounced duh-LOR-ess (IPA: /dəˈlɔrɪs/).
Is Dolores a popular name right now?
Dolores peaked at #13 in 1930 and is ranked #3175 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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