Total births
77
Girls' name · since 1913
Dorothymae
Since 1913, U.S. Social Security records show 77 babies named Dorothymae, peaking in 1926. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 77
- total births
- 1913–1931
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 61%
- born in that decade
77 girls have been named Dorothymae since 1913, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Dorothymae recorded 77 times among girls since 1913, 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 1913 to 1931.
- 77 total births
- 1913–1931 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 61% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
77 girls have been named Dorothymae since 1913, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1931.
- 77
- total births
- 1913–1931
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 61%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
61% of everyone ever named Dorothymae was born in this single decade.
1926
Single peak year
12 babies were named Dorothymae in 1926 - its busiest year on record.
Dorothymae's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Dorothymae splits its recorded history at 1923: 52% of all births land in the more recent half, 48% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1913 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1926 peak of 12 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Dorothymae at a glance
Last recorded 1931Peak year
1926
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Dorothymae popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–1931
- Peak year (1926)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 19 years of records
Dorothymae by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Dorothymae's strongest decade.
47 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 61% of all-time use.
Dorothymae births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
24 births
- 1920s
1920s
47 births
- 1930s 6
1930s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 47 births (61% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dorothymae? ▼
77 babies have been named Dorothymae since 1913. It was last recorded in 1931. The peak year was 1926 with 12 births.
When was Dorothymae most popular? ▼
Dorothymae was most popular in the 1920s decade with 47 total births. The single peak year was 1926.
How long has the name Dorothymae been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Dorothymae since 1913 -- 19 years through the most recent 1931 data.
What names are similar to Dorothymae? ▼
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 Dorothymae's data
- Dorothymae's decade-level peak was the 1920s (47 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1930s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Dorothymae
Nearby Names Like Dorothymae
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dorothymae
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 Dorothymae side by side: Dorothymae vs Dorothy Dorothymae vs Doris Dorothymae vs Dora
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1913–1931 (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. "Dorothymae: Baby Name Since 1913 - 77 Births, Peak 1926." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dorothymae. 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 Dorothymae 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 June 2026.