Dorathea
girl nameDorathea entered the US charts in 1883, peaked at #754 in 1883, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1883–2025
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rank today
#754
peak (1883)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1017 |
| 1890s | #1358 |
| 1900s | #1478 |
| 1910s | #1574 |
| 1920s | #2281 |
| 1930s | #3081 |
| 1940s | #4052 |
| 1950s | #5166 |
| 1960s | #5809 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Dorathea are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Dorathea alive today was born around 1921, making them about 104 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dorathea in 2025?
- Dorathea is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Dorathea most popular?
- Dorathea peaked in 1883, reaching #754 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Dorathea with classmates?
- Dorathea will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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