girl's name
Dorotha
duh-ROH-thuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 4,788
Dorotha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1970 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.
- Peaked in 1921, when 197 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1885.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Dorotha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 6 |
| 1890s | 38 |
| 1900s | 273 |
| 1910s | 1,263 |
| 1920s | 1,767 |
| 1930s | 832 |
| 1940s | 354 |
| 1950s | 166 |
| 1960s | 84 |
| 1970s | 5 |
How Popular Is Dorotha?
In 1970, Dorotha 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 Dorotha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dorotha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dorotha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dorotha
- English duh-ROH-thuh
Sibling Names for Dorotha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dorotha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dorotha
How popular is the name Dorotha?
In 1970, Dorotha 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 Dorotha a girl's or a boy's name?
Dorotha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dorotha?
Dorotha has 3 syllables.
When was Dorotha most popular?
Dorotha peaked in 1921, when 197 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.