Dorothy: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A gift of God, warm and beloved.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #534
- Peak
- #2 in 1920
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Dorothy Means
Dorothy is a girl name of English origin. A gift of God, warm and beloved.
How Popular Dorothy Is
Dorothy currently ranks #534 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2 in 1920. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Dorothy
- Dorothy was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #2 in 1920.
- Dorothy has been a top 100 name across 165+ years of American history.
- Dorothy is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It has a vintage charm that's making a stylish comeback.
Names Like Dorothy
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Dorothy
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Dorothy.
Questions About Dorothy
What does Dorothy mean?
Dorothy is a girl name of English origin. A gift of God, warm and beloved.
How popular is Dorothy?
Dorothy currently ranks #534 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2 in 1920. It has held steady.
Where does Dorothy come from?
Dorothy comes from English roots. Dorothy was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #2 in 1920.
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