Dorothea
Female name · ↓ Falling
16,057
Total Births
1920
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Dorothea
Dorothea is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1920s with significant usage. Approximately 16,057 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 572 births |
| 1890s | 910 births |
| 1900s | 1,780 births |
| 1910s | 4,012 births |
| 1920s | 3,580 births |
| 1930s | 1,782 births |
| 1940s | 1,255 births |
| 1950s | 1,207 births |
| 1960s | 909 births |
| 1970s | 50 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dorothea?
Dorothea has been given to 16,057 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1920 with 474 births that year.
Is Dorothea a boy or girl name?
Dorothea is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Dorothea most popular?
Dorothea was most popular in 1920, when 474 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Dorothea?
Dorothea first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).