girl's name
Doretha
dor-EE-thuh (English)
- Origin French
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 8,562
Doretha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1998 it was given to 5 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.
- Doretha is a name of French origin.
- Peaked in 1956, when 198 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1896.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Doretha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 6 |
| 1900s | 88 |
| 1910s | 541 |
| 1920s | 1,379 |
| 1930s | 1,451 |
| 1940s | 1,496 |
| 1950s | 1,833 |
| 1960s | 1,123 |
| 1970s | 400 |
| 1980s | 186 |
| 1990s | 59 |
How Popular Is Doretha?
In 1998, Doretha was given to 5 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 Doretha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Doretha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Doretha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Doretha
- English dor-EE-thuh
Sibling Names for Doretha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Doretha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Doretha
How popular is the name Doretha?
In 1998, Doretha was given to 5 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 Doretha a girl's or a boy's name?
Doretha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Doretha?
Doretha has 3 syllables.
When was Doretha most popular?
Doretha peaked in 1956, when 198 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.