girl's name
Dorothye
DOR-uh-thee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 317
Dorothye is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1950 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 1923, when 18 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.
Dorothye Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1950s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 56 |
| 1920s | 108 |
| 1930s | 69 |
| 1940s | 79 |
| 1950s | 5 |
How Popular Is Dorothye?
In 1950, Dorothye 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 Dorothye
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dorothye Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dorothye over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dorothye
- English DOR-uh-thee
Sibling Names for Dorothye
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dorothye — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dorothye
How popular is the name Dorothye?
In 1950, Dorothye 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 Dorothye a girl's or a boy's name?
Dorothye is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dorothye?
Dorothye has 3 syllables.
When was Dorothye most popular?
Dorothye peaked in 1923, when 18 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.