Dorothy
boy nameDorothy entered the US charts in 1894, peaked at #478 in 1931, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1894–2025
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rank today
#478
peak (1931)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #916 |
| 1900s | #688 |
| 1910s | #743 |
| 1920s | #644 |
| 1930s | #567 |
| 1940s | #1006 |
| 1950s | #1617 |
| 1960s | #2329 |
| 1970s | #4551 |
| 1980s | #6303 |
Living bearers
About 800 people named Dorothy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dorothy alive today was born around 1931, making them about 94 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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Dorothy most popular?
- Dorothy peaked in 1931, reaching #478 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Dorothy with classmates?
- Dorothy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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