Dorethea
girl nameDorethea entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #1520 in 1932, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#1520
peak (1932)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2508 |
| 1920s | #2153 |
| 1930s | #1946 |
| 1940s | #2557 |
| 1950s | #2295 |
| 1960s | #3342 |
| 1970s | #6753 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Dorethea are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dorethea alive today was born around 1945, making them about 80 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dorethea in 2025?
- Dorethea is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Dorethea most popular?
- Dorethea peaked in 1932, reaching #1520 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Dorethea with classmates?
- Dorethea will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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