Dorathy
girl nameDorathy entered the US charts in 1895, peaked at #802 in 1918, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1895–2025
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rank today
#802
peak (1918)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1202 |
| 1900s | #1464 |
| 1910s | #1005 |
| 1920s | #948 |
| 1930s | #1341 |
| 1940s | #2003 |
| 1950s | #3184 |
| 1960s | #5028 |
| 1970s | #8271 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Dorathy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dorathy alive today was born around 1926, making them about 99 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dorathy in 2025?
- Dorathy is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Dorathy most popular?
- Dorathy peaked in 1918, reaching #802 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Dorathy with classmates?
- Dorathy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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