Dorotha
girl nameDorotha entered the US charts in 1885, peaked at #472 in 1916, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1885–2025
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rank today
#472
peak (1916)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #921 |
| 1890s | #1354 |
| 1900s | #778 |
| 1910s | #515 |
| 1920s | #531 |
| 1930s | #777 |
| 1940s | #1490 |
| 1950s | #2821 |
| 1960s | #4772 |
| 1970s | #7995 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Dorotha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dorotha alive today was born around 1924, making them about 101 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dorotha in 2025?
- Dorotha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Dorotha most popular?
- Dorotha peaked in 1916, reaching #472 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Dorotha with classmates?
- Dorotha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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