Dorthea Name Popularity and Statistics
Dorthea is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Dorthea?
Dorthea is spelled D-O-R-T-H-E-A. The name has 7 letters.
Dorthea Popularity in 2025
Rank#11,932
Recorded Births7
- Girls usage rose 3,361 places to #11,932 and recorded 2 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Dorthea Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1983 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 7 | #11,932 |
| 2024 | Girls | 5 | #15,293 |
| 2020 | Girls | 5 | #15,088 |
| 2016 | Girls | 5 | #16,215 |
| 2009 | Girls | 5 | #17,294 |
| 2008 | Girls | 7 | #13,832 |
| 2005 | Girls | 6 | #14,502 |
| 2003 | Girls | 5 | #15,784 |
| 2002 | Girls | 7 | #12,187 |
| 1997 | Girls | 7 | #10,836 |
| 1996 | Girls | 10 | #8,132 |
| 1995 | Girls | 6 | #11,783 |
| 1994 | Girls | 7 | #10,569 |
| 1993 | Girls | 10 | #8,052 |
| 1992 | Girls | 16 | #5,718 |
| 1991 | Girls | 20 | #4,808 |
| 1990 | Girls | 14 | #6,131 |
| 1989 | Girls | 12 | #6,531 |
| 1988 | Girls | 12 | #6,277 |
| 1987 | Girls | 10 | #6,788 |
| 1986 | Girls | 12 | #5,757 |
| 1985 | Girls | 12 | #5,678 |
| 1984 | Girls | 18 | #4,166 |
| 1983 | Girls | 16 | #4,476 |
When Was Dorthea Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1921 · Girls
69 recorded births
National rank #890
1924 · Girls
64 recorded births
National rank #951
1920 · Girls
50 recorded births
National rank #1,048
1966 · Girls
49 recorded births
National rank #1,600
Where Dorthea Ranked Highest in 1970
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| PA | #819 | 7 |