girl's name
Dorothymae
dor-uh-thee-MAY (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 4
- Letters 10
- Births on record 81
Dorothymae is a girl's name with 4 syllables. In 1931 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 1926, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1913.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 4.
Dorothymae Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1930s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 24 |
| 1920s | 47 |
| 1930s | 6 |
How Popular Is Dorothymae?
In 1931, Dorothymae 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.
Where Dorothymae 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 Dorothymae Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Dorothy-Mae | Dorothy-Mae is Dorothymae written with a hyphen, used in England and Wales, where it ranks #5,020. | 4 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Dorothymae
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dorothymae Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dorothymae over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dorothymae
- English dor-uh-thee-MAY
Sibling Names for Dorothymae
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dorothymae — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dorothymae
How popular is the name Dorothymae?
In 1931, Dorothymae 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 Dorothymae a girl's or a boy's name?
Dorothymae is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dorothymae?
Dorothymae has 4 syllables.
When was Dorothymae most popular?
Dorothymae peaked in 1926, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.
Is Dorothymae a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Dorothymae currently ranks #5,020 in the United States. It has largely dropped out of use. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.