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Dorothy

Dorothy is a girl name of English origin.

  • GenderGirl
  • OriginEnglish
  • StyleClassic
  • Syllables3
  • US rank#460

How popular is Dorothy?

Dorothy has been given to 1,112,446 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1920s. Its use has declined since that peak.

About 1 in 2,952 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Dorothy per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration
1,112,446 Babies named since 1880
1920s Peak decade
Falling Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Dorothy

Is Dorothy a boy's or a girl's name?

Dorothy is most often given to girls.

How popular is the name Dorothy?

Dorothy has been given to 1,112,446 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1920s. Its use has declined since that peak.