girl's name
Dorthie
DOR-thee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 239
Dorthie is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1951 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 1923, when 16 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Dorthie Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1950s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 19 |
| 1920s | 95 |
| 1930s | 76 |
| 1940s | 43 |
| 1950s | 6 |
How Popular Is Dorthie?
In 1951, Dorthie 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.
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 Dorthie
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dorthie Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dorthie over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dorthie
- English DOR-thee
Sibling Names for Dorthie
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dorthie — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dorthie
How popular is the name Dorthie?
In 1951, Dorthie 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 Dorthie a girl's or a boy's name?
Dorthie is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dorthie?
Dorthie has 2 syllables.
When was Dorthie most popular?
Dorthie peaked in 1923, when 16 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.