Dorathea

Girl name

Dorathea has been given to 645 babies in the U.S. since 1883. It peaked in 1917.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

645

Peak year

1917 (28 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1883

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

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

Dorotheagirl

34,427 babies since 1880

Dortheagirl

2,437 babies since 1882

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Lorraingirl

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Berylegirl

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Dorothegirl

644 babies since 1904

Orlenagirl

648 babies since 1881

Daphnagirl

648 babies since 1909

Benagirl

642 babies since 1880

Belviagirl

649 babies since 1885

FAQ

How popular is the name Dorathea?

Dorathea has been given to 645 babies in the U.S. since 1883. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Dorathea peak?

Dorathea peaked in 1917, when 28 babies were given the name.

Is Dorathea a girl or boy name?

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

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