Dorothia
girl nameDorothia entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #2634 in 1912, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#2634
peak (1912)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3713 |
| 1920s | #4005 |
| 1930s | #3658 |
| 1940s | #4196 |
| 1950s | #5414 |
| 1960s | #6477 |
| 1970s | #7995 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Dorothia are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Dorothia 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 Dorothia in 2025?
- Dorothia is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Dorothia most popular?
- Dorothia peaked in 1912, reaching #2634 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Dorothia with classmates?
- Dorothia will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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