Dorethia
girl nameDorethia entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #3449 in 1934, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1918–2025
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rank today
#3449
peak (1934)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4313 |
| 1920s | #4975 |
| 1930s | #3937 |
| 1940s | #4682 |
| 1950s | #5171 |
| 1960s | #5851 |
| 1970s | #7327 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Dorethia are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Dorethia alive today was born around 1950, making them about 75 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dorethia in 2025?
- Dorethia is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Dorethia most popular?
- Dorethia peaked in 1934, reaching #3449 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Dorethia with classmates?
- Dorethia will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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