girl's name
Dorothia
dor-uh-THEE-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 4
- Letters 8
- Births on record 132
Dorothia is a girl's name with 4 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 1929, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1912.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Dorothia Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 35 |
| 1920s | 58 |
| 1930s | 7 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 16 |
| 1970s | 5 |
How Popular Is Dorothia?
In 1970, Dorothia 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 Dorothia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dorothia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dorothia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dorothia
- English dor-uh-THEE-uh
Sibling Names for Dorothia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dorothia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dorothia
How popular is the name Dorothia?
In 1970, Dorothia 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 Dorothia a girl's or a boy's name?
Dorothia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dorothia?
Dorothia has 4 syllables.
When was Dorothia most popular?
Dorothia peaked in 1929, when 11 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.