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Dorthy

Recorded 1885–2025 · United States

Dorthy was most popular in 1927, when 700 American babies were given the name — ranking #450 that year. In 2025 it ranked #18,449, with 8 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 20,417 people named Dorthy.

Most popular in1927
Rank that year#450
Births that year700
Total since 188020,417

Dorthy over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Dorthy’s peak in 1927. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org