Dorothy
Pronunciation: [ d-AWR-uhth-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Dorothy first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 415 babies have been named Dorothy in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dorothy is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,894 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,894
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Dorothy
Dorothy is a boy name .
Is Dorothy a boy or girl name? Dorothy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,894 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #431. Dorothy is more commonly used as a girl name.
Dorothy is currently ranked #19,894 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dorothy include Dor, Doro, Doroy, Doroie, Thy, Thyie, Doy, Doie, and Dorkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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