Total births
49
Girls' name · since 1970
Dorota
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 49 babies named Dorota, peaking in 1972. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 49
- total births
- 1970–1999
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
49 girls have been named Dorota since 1970, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Dorota has been recorded 49 times among girls since 1970, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 1999.
- 49 total births
- 1970–1999 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 57% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
49 girls have been named Dorota since 1970, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1999.
- 49
- total births
- 1970–1999
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
57% of everyone ever named Dorota was born in this single decade.
1972
Single peak year
7 babies were named Dorota in 1972 - its busiest year on record.
Dorota's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Dorota's SSA record in two at 1974 and the more recent half accounts for 53% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 47%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1970, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1972 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Dorota at a glance
Last recorded 1999Peak year
1972
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1970
Dorota popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–1999
- Peak year (1972)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Dorota by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Dorota's strongest decade.
28 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 57% of all-time use.
Dorota births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
28 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s
1990s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 28 births (57% of all-time use).
Dorota by state
Where Dorota concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 5 | 10.2% |
Illinois share of Dorota's total US births 10.2%
5 of 49 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dorota? ▼
Since 1970, Social Security records show 49 babies named Dorota. The most recent recorded year was 1999. Its busiest year on record was 1972, with 7 births.
When was Dorota most popular? ▼
Dorota was most popular in the 1970s decade with 28 total births. The single peak year was 1972.
Where is Dorota most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dorota are Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Dorota been used? ▼
Records for Dorota go back to 1970, giving 30 years of history through 1999.
What names are similar to Dorota? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dorothy, Doris, Dora, Doreen, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Dorota's data
- Dorota's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (28 total births) through the 1990s (16) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Illinois records the most Dorotas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Dorota
Nearby Names Like Dorota
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dorota
Dorothy Girl
#430 1,112,231 births
Doris Girl
#2205 462,548 births
Dora Girl
#2585 105,930 births
Doreen Girl
#5810 46,431 births
Dorothea Girl
#2067 34,421 births
Compare Dorota side by side: Dorota vs Dorothy Dorota vs Doris Dorota vs Dora
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1970–1999 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Dorota: Baby Name Since 1970 - 49 Births, Peak 1972." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dorota. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Dorota draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.