Dorothy
girl name#421 in 2025Dorothy entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #2 in 1920, ranks #421 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#421
rank today
#2
peak (1920)
743
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #127 |
| 1890s | #60 |
| 1900s | #12 |
| 1910s | #3 |
| 1920s | #2 |
| 1930s | #6 |
| 1940s | #21 |
| 1950s | #62 |
| 1960s | #129 |
| 1970s | #233 |
| 1980s | #341 |
| 1990s | #577 |
| 2000s | #923 |
| 2010s | #750 |
| 2020s | #470 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Dorothy has been most popular in CA, TX, PA.
Living bearers
About 272,000 people named Dorothy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dorothy 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 Dorothy in 2025?
- Dorothy ranks #421 among US girl names in 2025, with 743 babies given the name.
- When was the name Dorothy most popular?
- Dorothy peaked in 1920, reaching #2 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Dorothy with classmates?
- Dorothy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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