girl's name
Dorothyann
dor-uh-thee-AN (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 4
- Letters 10
- Births on record 156
Dorothyann is a girl's name with 4 syllables. In 1963 it was given to 7 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 1932, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1916.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 4.
Dorothyann Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 10 |
| 1920s | 25 |
| 1930s | 51 |
| 1940s | 44 |
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 12 |
How Popular Is Dorothyann?
In 1963, Dorothyann was given to 7 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.
Where Dorothyann Is Used
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.
How Dorothyann Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Dorothy-Ann | Dorothy-Ann is Dorothyann written with a hyphen, used in England and Wales, where it ranks #5,039. | 4 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Dorothyann
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dorothyann Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dorothyann over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dorothyann
- English dor-uh-thee-AN
Sibling Names for Dorothyann
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dorothyann — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dorothyann
How popular is the name Dorothyann?
In 1963, Dorothyann was given to 7 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 Dorothyann a girl's or a boy's name?
Dorothyann is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dorothyann?
Dorothyann has 4 syllables.
When was Dorothyann most popular?
Dorothyann peaked in 1932, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.