How Many People Are Named Dorothy?
1,115,156
people in the United States are named Dorothy
1 in 300 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#34
⭐⭐⭐ Very Common
Population Percentage
0.3329%
Of US population
Peak Year
1924
40,097 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
DAWR-ə-thee, DAWR-thee
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
Usual English form of DOROTHEA. It has been in use since the 16th century. The author L. Frank Baum used it for the central character in his fantasy novel 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz' (1900).
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 93.0 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Pennsylvania
93,829
New York
90,151
Illinois
60,867
Texas
53,069
Ohio
52,258
Michigan
37,369
Massachusetts
34,981
California
34,482
New Jersey
33,469
North Carolina
33,467
💡 Fun Facts About "Dorothy"
- 714 babies were named Dorothy in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1924
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Pennsylvania
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