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Dorthy

Dorthy: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl name

How popular is Dorthy?

8U.S. babies in 2025
#234peak rank (1930)
20,417babies since 1880

Since 1880, 20,338 girls and 79 boys in the U.S. have been named Dorthy (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #234 in 1930. Its highest rank for boys was #2505 in 1932. In 2025, 8 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Dorthy FAQ

How popular is the name Dorthy?

Since 1880, 20,338 girls and 79 boys in the U.S. have been named Dorthy (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #234 in 1930. Its highest rank for boys was #2505 in 1932. In 2025, 8 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Dorthy a boy or girl name?

Dorthy is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 20,338 girls and 79 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year).