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Dorthy

Dorthy is a girl name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Dorthy?

Recorded births named Dorthy by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	20,417 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Dorthy's popularity over time

Babies named Dorthy per year — United States (1885–2025). United States peaked in 1927 (700/yr).

When was Dorthy popular?

Dorthy reached its peak in 1927, when it was the #450 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1920s name.

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