girl's name
Dorothey
DOR-uh-thee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 1,142
Dorothey is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1968 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 1925, when 46 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1912.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Dorothey Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 149 |
| 1920s | 359 |
| 1930s | 289 |
| 1940s | 211 |
| 1950s | 104 |
| 1960s | 30 |
How Popular Is Dorothey?
In 1968, Dorothey 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 Dorothey
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dorothey Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dorothey over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dorothey
- English DOR-uh-thee
Sibling Names for Dorothey
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dorothey — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dorothey
How popular is the name Dorothey?
In 1968, Dorothey 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 Dorothey a girl's or a boy's name?
Dorothey is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dorothey?
Dorothey has 3 syllables.
When was Dorothey most popular?
Dorothey peaked in 1925, when 46 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.