girl's name
Dorathea
dor-uh-THEE-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 4
- Letters 8
- Births on record 645
Dorathea is a girl's name with 4 syllables. In 1966 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1917, when 28 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1883.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Dorathea Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 12 |
| 1890s | 43 |
| 1900s | 64 |
| 1910s | 185 |
| 1920s | 169 |
| 1930s | 83 |
| 1940s | 53 |
| 1950s | 30 |
| 1960s | 6 |
How Popular Is Dorathea?
In 1966, Dorathea was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Dorathea
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dorathea Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dorathea over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dorathea
- English dor-uh-THEE-uh
Sibling Names for Dorathea
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dorathea — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dorathea
How popular is the name Dorathea?
In 1966, Dorathea was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Dorathea a girl's or a boy's name?
Dorathea is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dorathea?
Dorathea has 4 syllables.
When was Dorathea most popular?
Dorathea peaked in 1917, when 28 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.