Dorothy

Rank 487th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Dorothy was 487th most popular baby name for girls and 973rd most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 642 babies were named Dorothy in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 5,236 babies in the United States were named Dorothy. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.6% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Dorothy is around 66 to 72 years old.

The name "Dorothy" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Dorothy include Dot, Dottie and Dotty.

Dorothy Meaning & Origin

Dorothy is a name of Greek origin that means "gift of God," often evoking connotations of kindness and generosity.

The name Dorothy is described as adventurous, compassionate and imaginative.

Pronunciation

Dorothy is pronounced do-ro-thy in English. The name Dorothy has 7 letters and 3 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Dorothy

"Dorothy" is the name of the main character in "The Wizard of Oz," who travels from Kansas to a magical land with her dog, Toto.

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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