Dorthy
Pronunciation: [ d-AWRTH-ee ]
Dorthy is a girl baby name. Ranked #24,246 in the US, popular nicknames include Dor, Doy, and Dorie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Dorthy first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 3,496 babies have been named Dorthy in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dorthy is past its peak , currently ranked #24,246 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #24,246
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Nicknames
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Dorthy is also used as a boy name, ranked #16898.
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About the Name Dorthy
Dorthy is a girl name .
Is Dorthy a boy or girl name? Dorthy is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #24,246 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #16,898. Dorthy is more commonly used as a boy name.
Dorthy is currently ranked #24,246 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dorthy include Dor, Doy, Dorie, and Dortie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis