Dorthie
girl nameDorthie entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #2194 in 1928, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#2194
peak (1928)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4006 |
| 1920s | #3106 |
| 1930s | #2936 |
| 1940s | #3864 |
| 1950s | #4833 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Dorthie are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Dorthie alive today was born around 1930, making them about 95 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dorthie in 2025?
- Dorthie is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Dorthie most popular?
- Dorthie peaked in 1928, reaching #2194 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Dorthie with classmates?
- Dorthie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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