girl's name
Dorthey
DOR-thee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 1,559
Dorthey is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1969 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 1932, when 59 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1905.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Dorthey Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 12 |
| 1910s | 166 |
| 1920s | 460 |
| 1930s | 437 |
| 1940s | 265 |
| 1950s | 138 |
| 1960s | 81 |
How Popular Is Dorthey?
In 1969, Dorthey 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 Dorthey
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dorthey Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dorthey over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dorthey
- English DOR-thee
Sibling Names for Dorthey
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dorthey — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dorthey
How popular is the name Dorthey?
In 1969, Dorthey 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 Dorthey a girl's or a boy's name?
Dorthey is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dorthey?
Dorthey has 2 syllables.
When was Dorthey most popular?
Dorthey peaked in 1932, when 59 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.