Dorothea
Dorothea: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Dorothea
- A female given name from Ancient Greek, a Latinate variant of Dorothy.
Etymology
See Dorothy.
How popular is Dorothea?
Since 1880, 34,421 girls and 6 boys in the U.S. have been named Dorothea (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #174 in 1912. Its highest rank for boys was #3635 in 1956. In 2025, 113 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Dorothea FAQ
What does the name Dorothea mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek, a Latinate variant of Dorothy. See Dorothy.
What is the origin of the name Dorothea?
Dorothea is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Dorothea?
Since 1880, 34,421 girls and 6 boys in the U.S. have been named Dorothea (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #174 in 1912. Its highest rank for boys was #3635 in 1956. In 2025, 113 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Dorothea a boy or girl name?
Dorothea is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 34,421 girls and 6 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.