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Doloris

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How to Pronounce Doloris

Pronounced doh-LOR-is /dəˈlɔːr.ɪs/Medium

Meaning: Doloris is a variant of Dolores, from the Spanish Maria de los Dolores ('Mary of the Sorrows'), a Marian devotional title.Low

In 30 seconds: A devout variant: Doloris echoes Dolores, 'sorrows' (said 'doh-LOR-is'). Solemn, graceful, and vintage.
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Origin MediumSpanish
MeaningDoloris is a variant of Dolores, from the Spanish Maria de los Dolores ('Mary of the Sorrows'), a Marian devotional title.
U.S. rank (1971)#8672 ↘ Falling
1971 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1932
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,885

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 193219091971

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Doloris is a variant of Dolores, from the Marian title 'Mary of the Sorrows.' It crested near 1932 before fading (said 'doh-LOR-is').

It became uncommon as the standard Dolores prevailed. Devotional, soft, and period.

Did you know? Doloris was most common around 1932, a period spelling of the popular Dolores.
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Doloris — Variant of Dolores; Spanish 'sorrows'

Variations

DoloresDeloresDeloris

Nicknames

LolaDolly

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Doloris mean?

Doloris varies Dolores, from the Spanish for 'sorrows.'

How do you pronounce Doloris?

It's said doh-LOR-is /dəˈlɔːr.ɪs/ — the stress lands on the part shown in capitals.

Is Doloris a Spanish name?

Yes — it's a spelling of the Spanish Dolores.

How popular is Doloris?

Doloris was a modest variant favorite around the early nineteen-thirties and has been uncommon since.

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