Dorathy
Girl nameDorathy has been given to 1,928 babies in the U.S. since 1895. It peaked in 1921.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
1,928
Peak year
1921 (81 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1895
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Rank through the decades
Dorathy's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1925 | #933 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Dorathy — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Dorathy.
FAQ
How popular is the name Dorathy?
Dorathy has been given to 1,928 babies in the U.S. since 1895. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Dorathy peak?
Dorathy peaked in 1921, when 81 babies were given the name.
Is Dorathy a girl or boy name?
Dorathy is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Dorathy are girls).
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