Girl
Dorthy
gift of God
About Dorthy
Dorthy evokes vintage charm and enduring grace. This classic name carries echoes of a bygone era while remaining perfectly suited to the modern world.
The straightforward pronunciation belies the depth of character often found in those who bear this distinguished name.
Dorthy suggests reliability and wisdom, qualities that inspire trust and confidence in both personal and professional relationships.
The subtle strength embedded in this name often manifests as quiet determination—a steady persistence that achieves goals without fanfare.
Popularity of the Name Dorthy
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | |
|---|---|
| 1885 | #953 |
| 1894 | #864 |
| 1898 | #930 |
| 1899 | #850 |
| 1900 | #748 |
| 1901 | #705 |
| 1902 | #761 |
| 1903 | #580 |
| 1904 | #644 |
| 1905 | #669 |
| 1906 | #625 |
| 1907 | #592 |
| 1908 | #538 |
| 1909 | #433 |
| 1910 | #495 |
| 1911 | #568 |
| 1912 | #452 |
| 1913 | #439 |
| 1914 | #458 |
| 1915 | #398 |
| 1916 | #371 |
| 1917 | #350 |
| 1918 | #315 |
| 1919 | #324 |
| 1920 | #313 |
| 1921 | #297 |
| 1922 | #288 |
| 1923 | #285 |
| 1924 | #265 |
| 1925 | #276 |
| 1926 | #261 |
| 1927 | #248 |
| 1928 | #251 |
| 1929 | #255 |
| 1930 | #234 |
| 1931 | #270 |
| 1932 | #261 |
| 1933 | #259 |
| 1934 | #261 |
| 1935 | #265 |
| 1936 | #294 |
| 1937 | #285 |
| 1938 | #305 |
| 1939 | #309 |
| 1940 | #318 |
| 1941 | #345 |
| 1942 | #352 |
| 1943 | #390 |
| 1944 | #357 |
| 1945 | #411 |
| 1946 | #440 |
| 1947 | #465 |
| 1948 | #491 |
| 1949 | #486 |
| 1950 | #541 |
| 1951 | #582 |
| 1952 | #652 |
| 1953 | #658 |
| 1954 | #663 |
| 1955 | #684 |
| 1956 | #726 |
| 1957 | #812 |
| 1958 | #789 |
| 1959 | #908 |
| 1960 | #976 |
| 1961 | #930 |
Top names by country: United States
Variations of Name Dorthy
Names Similar to Dorthy
Nicknames for Dorthy
- Dot
- Dotty
- Dottie
- Thea
- Dor
