girl's name
Dorthula
dor-THOO-luh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 63
Dorthula is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1950 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 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1916.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Dorthula Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1950s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 31 |
| 1930s | 14 |
| 1940s | 7 |
| 1950s | 6 |
How Popular Is Dorthula?
In 1950, Dorthula 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 Dorthula
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dorthula Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dorthula over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dorthula
- English dor-THOO-luh
Sibling Names for Dorthula
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dorthula — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dorthula
How popular is the name Dorthula?
In 1950, Dorthula 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 Dorthula a girl's or a boy's name?
Dorthula is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dorthula?
Dorthula has 3 syllables.
When was Dorthula most popular?
Dorthula peaked in 1926, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.