Total births
152
Girls' name · since 1916
Dorothyann
Since 1916, U.S. Social Security records show 152 babies named Dorothyann, peaking in 1932. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 152
- total births
- 1916–1963
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
Dorothyann sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 152 recorded since 1916.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Dorothyann has been recorded 152 times among girls since 1916, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1930s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 1963.
- 152 total births
- 1916–1963 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 34% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
152 girls have been named Dorothyann since 1916, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1963.
- 152
- total births
- 1916–1963
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Dorothyann was born in this single decade.
1932
Single peak year
12 babies were named Dorothyann in 1932 - its busiest year on record.
Dorothyann's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Dorothyann's full recorded timeline at 1939, 48% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 52% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1916, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1932 peak of 12 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Dorothyann at a glance
Last recorded 1963Peak year
1932
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1916
Dorothyann popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–1963
- Peak year (1932)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Dorothyann by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Dorothyann's strongest decade.
51 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Dorothyann births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 10
1910s
10 births
- 1920s
1920s
25 births
- 1930s
1930s
51 births
- 1940s
1940s
44 births
- 1950s 10
1950s
10 births
- 1960s 12
1960s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 51 births (34% of all-time use).
Dorothyann by state
Where Dorothyann concentrates geographically, total births since 1916
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 6 | 3.9% |
New York share of Dorothyann's total US births 3.9%
6 of 152 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dorothyann? ▼
Since 1916, Social Security records show 152 babies named Dorothyann. The most recent recorded year was 1963. Its busiest year on record was 1932, with 12 births.
When was Dorothyann most popular? ▼
Dorothyann was most popular in the 1930s decade with 51 total births. The single peak year was 1932.
Where is Dorothyann most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dorothyann are New York (6 births).
How long has the name Dorothyann been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Dorothyann since 1916 -- 48 years through the most recent 1963 data.
What names are similar to Dorothyann? ▼
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 Dorothyann's data
- Dorothyann's decade-level peak was the 1930s (51 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Dorothyanns (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Dorothyann
Nearby Names Like Dorothyann
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dorothyann
Dorothy Girl
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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 Dorothyann side by side: Dorothyann vs Dorothy Dorothyann vs Doris Dorothyann 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, 1916–1963 (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. "Dorothyann: Baby Name Since 1916 - 152 Births, Peak 1932." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dorothyann. 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 Dorothyann 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.