Dorothe
2 countriesPopularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Dorothe was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
644 births recorded 1904–1961 · peaked in 1922 with 49 births
Most common in: New York, Illinois, Ohio, Colorado, Iowa
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
102 births recorded 1907–1984 · peaked in 1911 with 6 births
Most common in: Martinique, Guadeloupe, Bas-Rhin
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Dorothe’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1924 | #1206 | — |
| 1925 | #1700 | ↓494 |
| 1926 | #1932 | ↓232 |
| 1927 | #3561 | ↓1629 |
| 1928 | #1961 | ↑1600 |
| 1929 | #2437 | ↓476 |
| 1930 | #2306 | ↑131 |
| 1931 | #2427 | ↓121 |
| 1932 | #3047 | ↓620 |
| 1933 | #2052 | ↑995 |
| 1934 | #3802 | ↓1750 |
| 1936 | #2521 | ↑1281 |
| 1938 | #3181 | ↓660 |
| 1939 | #3429 | ↓248 |
| 1940 | #3503 | ↓74 |
| 1941 | #4420 | ↓917 |
| 1943 | #4196 | ↑224 |
| 1950 | #3423 | ↑773 |
| 1960 | #6390 | ↓2967 |
| 1961 | #5851 | ↑539 |
Frequently asked questions about Dorothe
Is Dorothe a popular name?
Dorothe has 644 recorded births in United States between 1904 and 1961, but doesn’t currently rank in the yearly top list.
Is Dorothe more common for boys or girls?
Dorothe is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Dorothe most popular?
Dorothe peaked in 1922 in United States, with 49 recorded births that year.
Is Dorothe rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Dorothe’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1659 in 1904 to #5851 in 1961.
How many babies have been named Dorothe?
At least 746 babies have been recorded with the name Dorothe across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Dorothe popular in more than one country?
Yes — Dorothe appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.