Derotha

Girl name

Derotha has been given to 221 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It peaked in 1924.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

221

Peak year

1924 (10 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1912

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Derotha — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Dorothagirl

4,788 babies since 1885

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Derotha.

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222 babies since 1906

Faungirl

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Roselenegirl

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Merdisgirl

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Gwendolagirl

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FAQ

How popular is the name Derotha?

Derotha has been given to 221 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Derotha peak?

Derotha peaked in 1924, when 10 babies were given the name.

Is Derotha a girl or boy name?

Derotha is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Derotha are girls).

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