Dorthia
girl nameDorthia entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #2876 in 1914, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1914–2025
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rank today
#2876
peak (1914)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3735 |
| 1920s | #3711 |
| 1930s | #3873 |
| 1940s | #4558 |
| 1960s | #5696 |
| 1970s | #8775 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Dorthia are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Dorthia alive today was born around 1928, making them about 97 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dorthia in 2025?
- Dorthia is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Dorthia most popular?
- Dorthia peaked in 1914, reaching #2876 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Dorthia with classmates?
- Dorthia will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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