Dortha
girl nameDortha entered the US charts in 1889, peaked at #389 in 1921, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1889–2025
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rank today
#389
peak (1921)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1279 |
| 1890s | #1226 |
| 1900s | #708 |
| 1910s | #529 |
| 1920s | #433 |
| 1930s | #555 |
| 1940s | #1005 |
| 1950s | #1864 |
| 1960s | #3915 |
| 1970s | #8145 |
| 1980s | #9848 |
Living bearers
About 1,300 people named Dortha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dortha alive today was born around 1926, making them about 99 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dortha in 2025?
- Dortha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Dortha most popular?
- Dortha peaked in 1921, reaching #389 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Dortha with classmates?
- Dortha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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