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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
1890s
1900s
1910s
1920s
1930s
1940s
1950s
1960s
1880s10 births
1890s45 births
1900s335 births
1910s1,040 births
1920s2,415 births
1930s2,210 births
1940s1,349 births
1950s732 births
1960s99 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.

⚡ Quick Facts
GenderFemale
Total Births8,235
Peak Year1930
Peak Count293
2023 RankNot in top 1000
First Recorded1885
TrendFalling