Dorothea
girl name#1777 in 2025Dorothea entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #174 in 1912, ranks #1777 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1777
rank today
#174
peak (1912)
113
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #358 |
| 1890s | #313 |
| 1900s | #244 |
| 1910s | #184 |
| 1920s | #223 |
| 1930s | #313 |
| 1940s | #421 |
| 1950s | #520 |
| 1960s | #670 |
| 1970s | #1464 |
| 1980s | #2193 |
| 1990s | #3783 |
| 2000s | #6087 |
| 2010s | #4719 |
| 2020s | #2419 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Dorothea has been most popular in CA, NY, OH.
Living bearers
About 10,500 people named Dorothea are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dorothea alive today was born around 1927, making them about 98 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dorothea in 2025?
- Dorothea ranks #1777 among US girl names in 2025, with 113 babies given the name.
- When was the name Dorothea most popular?
- Dorothea peaked in 1912, reaching #174 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Dorothea with classmates?
- Dorothea will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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