Dorethea

Girl name

Dorethea has been given to 1,035 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It peaked in 1956.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,035

Peak year

1956 (32 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 Dorethea — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Dorotheagirl

34,427 babies since 1880

Dorethagirl

8,562 babies since 1896

Dortheagirl

2,437 babies since 1882

Names with a similar vibe

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

Janaleegirl

1,033 babies since 1934

Sharmangirl

1,042 babies since 1929

Terylunisex

1,042 babies since 1939

Resagirl

1,046 babies since 1920

Blendagirl

1,022 babies since 1898

Cindiegirl

1,022 babies since 1947

Maryhelengirl

1,020 babies since 1914

Mariettegirl

1,052 babies since 1887

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FAQ

How popular is the name Dorethea?

Dorethea has been given to 1,035 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Dorethea peak?

Dorethea peaked in 1956, when 32 babies were given the name.

Is Dorethea a girl or boy name?

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

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