Daureen
A girl's name of Irish origin with 28 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Daureen, you're looking at a name that fewer than 28 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The clean, contemporary ending gives Daureen a crisp, modern feel that pairs easily with most surnames.
Daureen is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Daureen is a girl's baby name, likely a variant of Doreen — a name of Irish or Gaelic origin, possibly from Doireann meaning "daughter of Fionn" or "sullen/moody" (though many scholars dispute the latter meaning). Doreen was popular in Ireland and Britain during the early 20th century before crossing to America.
The Dau- spelling gives this classic a slightly unexpected visual opening, while the sound remains recognizably familiar. Doreen names carry a gentle, vintage Irish warmth, and Daureen preserves that character while looking fresh on paper. A name with genuine heritage dressed in slightly new clothes.
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In the American context, Daureen is a girl's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (1947–1960). Its Irish roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
With 28 total births, Daureen exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Daureen has 5+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1947.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 16 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 6 | — |
The Story of Daureen
A Baby Boomer name
Peaking in 1947, Daureen is a timeless Baby Boomer name. Girls named Daureen are most likely born between 1947 and 1957.
How rare is Daureen?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Daureen is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1947, peaked in the 1950s with 16 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(5 years, 1947–1960)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 6 | #5844 |
| 1958 | 5 | #6288 |
| 1955 | 5 | #6016 |
| 1954 | 6 | #5268 |
| 1947 | 6 | #4867 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1947–1960