Doretha
girl nameDoretha entered the US charts in 1896, peaked at #502 in 1932, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1896–2025
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rank today
#502
peak (1932)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1416 |
| 1900s | #1319 |
| 1910s | #848 |
| 1920s | #618 |
| 1930s | #552 |
| 1940s | #626 |
| 1950s | #690 |
| 1960s | #1042 |
| 1970s | #2361 |
| 1980s | #4588 |
| 1990s | #10312 |
Living bearers
About 4,500 people named Doretha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Doretha alive today was born around 1944, making them about 81 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Doretha in 2025?
- Doretha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Doretha most popular?
- Doretha peaked in 1932, reaching #502 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Doretha with classmates?
- Doretha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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