girl's name
Dorthia
DOR-thee-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 152
Dorthia is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1974 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 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1914.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Dorthia Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 12 |
| 1920s | 71 |
| 1930s | 36 |
| 1940s | 22 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 5 |
How Popular Is Dorthia?
In 1974, Dorthia 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 Dorthia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dorthia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dorthia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dorthia
- English DOR-thee-uh
Sibling Names for Dorthia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dorthia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dorthia
How popular is the name Dorthia?
In 1974, Dorthia 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 Dorthia a girl's or a boy's name?
Dorthia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dorthia?
Dorthia has 3 syllables.
When was Dorthia most popular?
Dorthia peaked in 1923, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.