Dorothie
girl nameDorothie entered the US charts in 1910, peaked at #1337 in 1917, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1910–2025
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rank today
#1337
peak (1917)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2046 |
| 1920s | #1806 |
| 1930s | #3111 |
| 1940s | #4139 |
| 1950s | #4762 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Dorothie are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Dorothie alive today was born around 1923, making them about 102 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dorothie in 2025?
- Dorothie is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Dorothie most popular?
- Dorothie peaked in 1917, reaching #1337 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Dorothie with classmates?
- Dorothie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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