Dorthy
Female name · ↓ Falling
8,235
Total Births
1930
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1885
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Dorthy
Dorthy is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1930s with significant usage. Approximately 8,235 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 10 births |
| 1890s | 45 births |
| 1900s | 335 births |
| 1910s | 1,040 births |
| 1920s | 2,415 births |
| 1930s | 2,210 births |
| 1940s | 1,349 births |
| 1950s | 732 births |
| 1960s | 99 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dorthy?
Dorthy has been given to 8,235 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1930 with 293 births that year.
Is Dorthy a boy or girl name?
Dorthy is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Dorthy most popular?
Dorthy was most popular in 1930, when 293 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Dorthy?
Dorthy first appeared in US records in 1885.