Dorothia
Girl nameDorothia has been given to 132 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It peaked in 1929.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
132
Peak year
1929 (11 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 Dorothia — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Dorothia.
Sibling name ideas for Dorothia
Same era and popularity as Dorothia, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Dorothia?
Dorothia has been given to 132 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Dorothia peak?
Dorothia peaked in 1929, when 11 babies were given the name.
Is Dorothia a girl or boy name?
Dorothia is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Dorothia are girls).
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