Dorthula
girl nameDorthula entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #3345 in 1930, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1916–2025
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rank today
#3345
peak (1930)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4417 |
| 1920s | #4360 |
| 1930s | #3623 |
| 1940s | #3503 |
| 1950s | #4738 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Dorthula are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Dorthula 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 Dorthula in 2025?
- Dorthula is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Dorthula most popular?
- Dorthula peaked in 1930, reaching #3345 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Dorthula with classmates?
- Dorthula will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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