girl's name
Dorothie
DOR-uh-thee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 520
Dorothie is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1953 it was given to 6 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 1924, when 36 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1910.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Dorothie Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1950s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 149 |
| 1920s | 248 |
| 1930s | 84 |
| 1940s | 26 |
| 1950s | 13 |
How Popular Is Dorothie?
In 1953, Dorothie was given to 6 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 Dorothie
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dorothie Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dorothie over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dorothie
- English DOR-uh-thee
Sibling Names for Dorothie
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dorothie — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dorothie
How popular is the name Dorothie?
In 1953, Dorothie was given to 6 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 Dorothie a girl's or a boy's name?
Dorothie is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dorothie?
Dorothie has 3 syllables.
When was Dorothie most popular?
Dorothie peaked in 1924, when 36 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.