FIRST NAME
Dorothy
Dorothy is the 81st most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 304,548 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 384 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #81 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
1,808,121
living · #10
2020 CENSUS
304,548
living · #81
BABIES NAMED DOROTHY BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
2025743
As a female name, Dorothy peaked in 1924, when 39,996 babies were named Dorothy (the #2 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #10,289 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
384
living · #10,289
BABIES NAMED DOROTHY BY BIRTH YEAR · 1894–1989
19896
As a male name, Dorothy peaked in 1930, when 153 babies were named Dorothy (the #480 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)