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The baby name Dolores is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Spanish: doˈloɾes,English (common): dəˈlɔːrɛz.

Dolores is Spanish in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Spanish
Pronunciation: Spanish: doˈloɾes,English (common): dəˈlɔːrɛz

What is the meaning of the name Dolores ?

The baby name Dolores is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Spanish: doˈloɾes,English (common): dəˈlɔːrɛz.

Dolores is Spanish in Origin.

Dolores is a Spanish given name meaning “sorrows,” from Latin dolor via the Spanish plural dolores, used to honor Nuestra Señora de los Dolores (Our Lady of Sorrows). It arose as a devotional name in Iberia by the early modern era, often in the compound María Dolores or María de los Dolores, and remained common across Spanish-speaking communities.

It spread throughout the Catholic world - from Latin America and the Philippines to Catalonia (Dolors), Portugal and Galicia (Dores/Das Dores), and Italy (Addolorata). In English, it gained traction through Hispanic and Irish Catholics, peaking in the United States in the 1920s–40s, helped by actress Dolores del Río. Variants include Delores and Deloris; nicknames include Lola, Lolita, Loli, Dolo, and occasionally Dolly. Name day: 15 September.

Dolores has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Dolores

Dolores Ibárruri Politician · Born 1895 · Spain Dolores Ibárruri, often called 'La Pasionaria', was a prominent Spanish politician known for her passionate speeches during the Spanish Civil War. She became famous for her slogan 'No pasarán!' which rallied the Republican forces. As a member of the Communist Party, she played a crucial role in Spanish politics throughout the 20th century. Dolores del Río Actor · Born 1904 · Mexico Dolores del Río was a pioneering Mexican actress who became one of the first Latin American stars in Hollywood. She is best known for her roles in films like 'Flying Down to Rio', 'Bird of Paradise', and 'Maria Candelaria'. Her career spanned both silent and sound films, making her a significant figure in cinema history. Dolores Costello Actor · Born 1903 · United States Dolores Costello was a prominent American actress, best known for her roles during the silent film era and early talkies. She starred in films like 'The Magnificent Ambersons' and 'The Sea Beast'. Her captivating performances made her a beloved figure in Hollywood's golden age.
Dolores Gray Musician · Born 1924 · United States Dolores Gray was a talented American singer and actress, best known for her work in musical theater. She dazzled audiences with her performances in Broadway productions like 'Carnival in Flanders' and 'Destry Rides Again'. Her powerful voice and charismatic stage presence made her a standout star of her time. Dolores Fuller Actor · Born 1923 · United States Dolores Fuller was an American actress and songwriter, best known for her role in the cult classic film 'Glen or Glenda' directed by Ed Wood. She later found success as a songwriter, penning hits for Elvis Presley like 'Rock-A-Hula Baby' and 'Do the Clam'.

Dolores – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2017 #1 — 949
SV Girls 0 #18 1 458
HN 0 #22 1 704
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
HN Girls 0 #37 2 884
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
Spain Girls 0 #48 15,552 5,561
HN Boys 0 #52 1 749
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
PR 0 #55 1 1,497
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
AL 0 #76 1 2,372
SI 0 #76 5 1,612
CN 0 #85 2 3,857
MD Girls 0 #92 1 865
KZ 0 #94 1 1,452
EC 0 #96 20 2,502
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
BN Girls 0 #107 8 5,459
PH 0 #108 3 5,607
CY Girls 0 #123 3 3,755
EC Girls 0 #124 129 3,650
MT Girls 0 #124 28 3,773
GR 0 #134 2 3,911
RS Girls 0 #134 4 1,651
PR Girls 0 #135 27 3,171
PA 0 #136 3 3,797
EE Girls 0 #140 3 1,888
HR Girls 0 #141 238 3,687
HR 0 #142 38 2,081
SI Girls 0 #145 30 2,769
AR 0 #158 29 2,915
CR 0 #161 5 5,526
LU Girls 0 #168 18 4,850
UY 0 #174 9 2,477
PR Boys 0 #177 2 2,508
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
Sweden Girls 2021 #182 2 1,666
AE 0 #186 2 10,220
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
Spain 0 #187 361 2,326
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
MX Girls 0 #201 4,942 17,781
AO Girls 0 #211 7 4,575
PL 0 #211 2 2,600
AL Girls 0 #220 8 4,141
HU Girls 0 #222 4 3,308
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
BG Girls 0 #227 5 3,559
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
NA Girls 0 #236 2 7,146
PH Girls 0 #238 156 13,098
MO Girls 0 #240 12 7,056
GR Girls 0 #242 8 6,293
PT 0 #242 9 4,161
EC Boys 0 #245 2 3,322
JP Girls 0 #249 3 6,592
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
PT Girls 0 #259 227 7,952
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
AR Girls 0 #274 525 8,289
Canada Girls 2024 #280 6 2,795
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
QA Girls 0 #282 35 15,378
GT 0 #283 32 5,948
MU Girls 0 #285 67 8,539
TW Girls 0 #285 5 8,139
AL Boys 0 #302 2 5,122
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
SA 0 #308 5 10,560
PL Girls 0 #318 37 5,096
DK Girls 0 #327 3 7,429
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
CN Girls 0 #334 16 8,829
BR 0 #335 11 5,969
JO Girls 0 #338 2 7,570
CZ Girls 0 #345 7 5,378
MX 0 #345 69 8,339
BO 0 #351 31 6,868
HK 0 #356 2 8,483
Austria Girls 0 #365 56 1,885
OM Girls 0 #370 27 15,987
NL 0 #381 11 2,481
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
PA Girls 0 #382 101 9,861
UY Girls 0 #385 128 6,731
GT Girls 0 #387 121 7,500
IT Girls 0 #391 2,838 9,415
CL 0 #398 14 6,867
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
France Girls 2021 #399 7 3,185
UY Boys 0 #406 8 5,922
PH Boys 0 #407 2 11,440
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
Germany 0 #424 14 2,542
KW Girls 0 #425 91 19,177
BO Girls 0 #431 189 9,488
ZA 0 #436 12 14,421
GT Boys 0 #458 17 7,625
CR Girls 0 #460 73 11,342
PA Boys 0 #461 21 9,305
AR Boys 0 #475 9 7,628
PE Girls 0 #476 651 14,861
RU Girls 0 #486 13 11,913
AE Girls 0 #492 62 20,968
CM Girls 0 #501 40 11,671
PS Girls 0 #501 23 10,981
BR Girls 0 #503 578 12,708
CO 0 #504 7 7,768
CR Boys 0 #506 5 10,188
BH 0 #524 30 17,937
RU Boys 0 #525 2 12,621
IR Girls 0 #539 7 8,334
SG Girls 0 #549 38 18,916
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
HK Girls 0 #564 52 16,104
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
CM Boys 0 #573 3 12,054
IT 0 #584 132 4,183
IL Girls 0 #602 16 11,648
CL Girls 0 #610 248 14,098
CO Girls 0 #614 590 16,140
BO Boys 0 #618 5 9,244
CL Boys 0 #656 10 13,390
Germany Girls 0 #662 180 4,949
MX Boys 0 #669 332 16,355
LB 0 #686 5 13,263
Finland Girls 2026 #719 20 3,895
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
Spain Boys 0 #759 174 5,610
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
NG Girls 0 #774 13 15,093
BR Boys 0 #778 8 12,213
SA Girls 0 #784 152 25,931
KW Boys 0 #805 2 18,755
PE Boys 0 #819 60 14,506
NL Girls 0 #856 100 5,933
TN 0 #864 2 13,765
United States Girls 2024 #867 50 8,487
CO Boys 0 #899 22 15,656
OM Boys 0 #917 2 17,948
ZA Girls 0 #966 176 25,928
MY Girls 0 #973 22 24,821
NG Boys 0 #1,000 2 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,004 6 14,742
MA 0 #1,119 10 20,986
AE Boys 0 #1,141 3 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
DZ 0 #1,229 6 20,130
TR 0 #1,251 4 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,456 16 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,687 5 28,008

Dolores is popular in 78 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Ireland
United States
Sweden
Canada

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People also ask about Dolores

Dolores is predominantly a girl's name.
Dolores is a 3 syllable name, pronounced Spanish: doˈloɾes,English (common): dəˈlɔːrɛz.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Lola, Lolita, Loli, Lole, Dolors and Dores.
Across languages, Dolores has these equivalents: Dolorosa (Latin), Addolorata (Italian), Dolors (Catalan), María de los Dolores (Spanish devotional compound).
Yes, very popular — Dolores ranked #1 in Ireland in 2017, and appears in official birth registries across 6 countries.
Dolores ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2017).
Dolores's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #400 in 2011 to #399 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 5 notable people named Dolores are in our database, including Dolores Ibárruri (Politician), Dolores del Río (Actor), Dolores Costello (Actor).