Baby Name Popularity Profile

Dorothy

Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Dorothy.

National Rank (2025)
#421
All-Time Peak Rank
#2 (1920)
Total U.S. Births
1,112,231
Unisex Distribution 0.3% Boy / 99.7% Girl Balance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Dorothy Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.

📖 The Story Behind Dorothy

According to SSA data, Dorothy achieved its highest historical rank of #2 in 1920. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1924 with 39,996 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 86.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Dorothy scaled historically over the last century:

5-Year Trajectory Velocity Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change +86.7% Growth
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 39,996 Births in 1924
Years in Top 100
72 yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146 Years
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 2,088
1890s: 10,846
1900s: 39,112
1910s: 207,475
1920s: 368,875
1930s: 210,415
1940s: 132,257
1950s: 74,475
1960s: 33,011
1970s: 11,664
1980s: 7,143
1990s: 4,211
2000s: 2,717
2010s: 3,958
2020s: 3,984

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Dor-ot-hy
Letter Count 7 Letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with D, a letter used by only 6.6% of SSA names.

🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking Local Zone State Mississippi
Strongest Geographic Region Footprint Northeast
States with Core Active Data 51 States Regions
State Region 2025 Absolute Rank Total Historical Births Peak Year 5-Year Velocity
Mississippi #398 25,824 1947 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #306 93,705 1924 +5.9% Growth
South Dakota Unranked 5,495 1920 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas #586 17,194 1926 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #327 28,522 1928 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island Unranked 5,569 1921 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska Unranked 11,112 1920 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #330 19,888 1921 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #315 21,757 1927 Insufficient historical volume
North Dakota Unranked 5,099 1926 Insufficient historical volume
Montana #149 4,546 1918 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #213 32,458 1921 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #381 34,974 1924 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #678 24,114 1924 Insufficient historical volume
Vermont Unranked 2,381 1917 Insufficient historical volume
Maine Unranked 5,898 1920 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #353 28,522 1927 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia Unranked 12,451 1925 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas #515 14,077 1924 Insufficient historical volume
Wyoming Unranked 1,755 1921 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #403 23,089 1924 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #388 60,804 1921 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #504 16,765 1925 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #793 33,472 1924 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia Unranked 5,420 1924 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #361 27,160 1924 Insufficient historical volume
Delaware #185 2,439 1920 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #258 17,913 1921 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #279 23,613 1921 Insufficient historical volume
New York #452 89,999 1924 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #349 33,437 1927 Stable
Georgia #496 32,072 1925 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #375 52,207 1920 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut Unranked 11,920 1920 Insufficient historical volume
New Hampshire #141 3,387 1924 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #382 19,416 1921 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #236 23,631 1921 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #428 37,371 1924 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho #421 3,566 1920 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #323 9,169 1921 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii Unranked 2,313 1923 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon #231 6,382 1924 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #607 52,986 1925 +26.8% Growth
Washington #241 10,438 1921 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico Unranked 3,297 1944 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #719 17,307 1926 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #241 3,792 1920 Insufficient historical volume
Alaska #117 573 1960 Insufficient historical volume
California #703 34,522 1924 +29.4% Growth
Arizona #526 3,359 1920 Insufficient historical volume
Nevada Unranked 609 1926 Insufficient historical volume

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