Total births
1,142
Girls' name · since 1912
Dorothey
Dorothey has 1,142 recorded births since 1912 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1925 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,142
- total births
- 1912–1968
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
Dorothey sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,142 recorded since 1912.
Social Security Administration records show Dorothey recorded 1,142 times among girls since 1912, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 1968.
- 1,142 total births
- 1912–1968 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,142 girls have been named Dorothey since 1912, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1968.
- 1,142
- total births
- 1912–1968
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Dorothey was born in this single decade.
1925
Single peak year
46 babies were named Dorothey in 1925 - its busiest year on record.
Dorothey's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Dorothey's full recorded timeline at 1937, 37% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 63% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1958, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1925 peak of 46 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Dorothey at a glance
Last recorded 1968Peak year
1925
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Dorothey popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–1968
- Peak year (1925)
- 46
- Annual births at peak, across 57 years of records
Dorothey by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Dorothey's strongest decade.
359 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Dorothey births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
149 births
- 1920s
1920s
359 births
- 1930s
1930s
289 births
- 1940s
1940s
211 births
- 1950s 104
1950s
104 births
- 1960s 30
1960s
30 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 359 births (31% of all-time use).
How Dorothey compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Dorothey's total volume
Dorothey vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Dorothey by state
Where Dorothey concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 21 | 1.8% |
| #2 | California | | 7 | 0.6% |
| #3 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #4 | Arkansas | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #5 | New York | | 5 | 0.4% |
Texas share of Dorothey's total US births 1.8%
Even split
21 of 1,142 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dorothey? ▼
Dorothey has been given to 1,142 babies in the U.S. since 1912, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1968. 46 babies were born in 1925, its single highest year.
When was Dorothey most popular? ▼
Dorothey was most popular in the 1920s decade with 359 total births. The single peak year was 1925.
Where is Dorothey most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dorothey are Texas (21 births), California (7 births), Alabama (5 births).
How long has the name Dorothey been used? ▼
Dorothey has been recorded in Social Security data since 1912, spanning 57 years of data through 1968.
What names are similar to Dorothey? ▼
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 Dorothey's data
- Dorothey's decade-level peak was the 1920s (359 total births); usage has since declined to 30 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Dorotheys (21 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Dorothey
Nearby Names Like Dorothey
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dorothey
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 Dorothey side by side: Dorothey vs Dorothy Dorothey vs Doris Dorothey vs Dora
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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, 1912–1968 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Dorothey: Baby Name Since 1912 - 1,142 Births, Peak 1925." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dorothey. 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 Dorothey 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.