girl's name
Dorothee
doh-roh-TAY (French)
- Origin German
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 20,314
Dorothee is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2021 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Dorothee is a name of German origin.
- Peaked in France in 1982, when 1,355 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Dorothee Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 355 |
| 1910s | 355 |
| 1920s | 380 |
| 1930s | 335 |
| 1940s | 370 |
| 1950s | 905 |
| 1960s | 2,980 |
| 1970s | 6,225 |
| 1980s | 7,365 |
| 1990s | 240 |
| 2000s | 80 |
| 2010s | 40 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 10 |
How Popular Is Dorothee?
In 2010, Dorothee was given to 5 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Dorothee Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Dorothee Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Dorothée | Dorothée is a rare spelling of Dorothee, written with an acute accent and recorded about 3,710 times, mostly in France. | 3,710 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Dorothee
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dorothee Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dorothee over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dorothee
- French doh-roh-TAY
Sibling Names for Dorothee
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dorothee — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dorothee
How popular is the name Dorothee?
In 2010, Dorothee was given to 5 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Dorothee a girl's or a boy's name?
Dorothee is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dorothee?
Dorothee has 3 syllables.
When was Dorothee most popular?
Dorothee peaked in 1982, when 1,355 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.
Is Dorothee a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Dorothee currently ranks #4,044 in France. It has largely dropped out of use. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.