Dorthea
girl name#11932 in 2025Dorthea entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #640 in 1884, ranks #11932 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1882–2025
#11932
rank today
#640
peak (1884)
7
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #774 |
| 1890s | #1193 |
| 1900s | #1387 |
| 1910s | #1241 |
| 1920s | #1109 |
| 1930s | #1502 |
| 1940s | #2173 |
| 1950s | #1772 |
| 1960s | #2130 |
| 1970s | #3939 |
| 1980s | #5400 |
| 1990s | #8254 |
| 2000s | #14720 |
| 2010s | #16215 |
| 2020s | #14104 |
Living bearers
About 1,200 people named Dorthea are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dorthea alive today was born around 1946, making them about 79 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dorthea in 2025?
- Dorthea ranks #11932 among US girl names in 2025, with 7 babies given the name.
- When was the name Dorthea most popular?
- Dorthea peaked in 1884, reaching #640 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Dorthea with classmates?
- Dorthea will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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