girl's name
Dorthella
dor-THEL-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 9
- Births on record 31
Dorthella is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1931 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 1925, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1919.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Dorthella Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1930s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 7 |
| 1920s | 19 |
| 1930s | 5 |
How Popular Is Dorthella?
In 1931, Dorthella 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 Dorthella
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dorthella Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dorthella over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dorthella
- English dor-THEL-uh
Sibling Names for Dorthella
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dorthella — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dorthella
How popular is the name Dorthella?
In 1931, Dorthella 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 Dorthella a girl's or a boy's name?
Dorthella is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dorthella?
Dorthella has 3 syllables.
When was Dorthella most popular?
Dorthella peaked in 1925, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.