Total births
1,559
Girls' name · since 1905
Dorthey
1,559 babies named Dorthey in U.S. Social Security records since 1905, with the highest year being 1932. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,559
- total births
- 1905–1969
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
Dorthey sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,559 recorded since 1905.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Dorthey has been recorded 1,559 times among girls since 1905, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1905 to 1969.
- 1,559 total births
- 1905–1969 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,559 girls have been named Dorthey since 1905, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1969.
- 1,559
- total births
- 1905–1969
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Dorthey was born in this single decade.
1932
Single peak year
59 babies were named Dorthey in 1932 - its busiest year on record.
Dorthey's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Dorthey's full recorded timeline at 1938, 35% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 65% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1964, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1932 peak of 59 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Dorthey at a glance
Last recorded 1969Peak year
1932
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1905
Dorthey popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1905–1969
- Peak year (1932)
- 59
- Annual births at peak, across 65 years of records
Dorthey by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Dorthey's strongest decade.
460 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Dorthey births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 12
1900s
12 births
- 1910s 166
1910s
166 births
- 1920s
1920s
460 births
- 1930s
1930s
437 births
- 1940s
1940s
265 births
- 1950s 138
1950s
138 births
- 1960s 81
1960s
81 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 460 births (30% of all-time use).
How Dorthey 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 Dorthey's total volume
Dorthey vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Dorthey by state
Where Dorthey concentrates geographically, total births since 1905
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 130 | 8.3% |
| #2 | Tennessee | | 40 | 2.6% |
| #3 | Oklahoma | | 38 | 2.4% |
| #4 | Mississippi | | 22 | 1.4% |
| #5 | Alabama | | 17 | 1.1% |
| #6 | Arkansas | | 12 | 0.8% |
| #7 | Missouri | | 11 | 0.7% |
| #8 | Kentucky | | 5 | 0.3% |
Texas share of Dorthey's total US births 8.3%
Even split
130 of 1,559 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dorthey? ▼
Dorthey has been given to 1,559 babies in the U.S. since 1905, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1969. 59 babies were born in 1932, its single highest year.
When was Dorthey most popular? ▼
Dorthey was most popular in the 1920s decade with 460 total births. The single peak year was 1932.
Where is Dorthey most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dorthey are Texas (130 births), Tennessee (40 births), Oklahoma (38 births).
How long has the name Dorthey been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Dorthey since 1905 -- 65 years through the most recent 1969 data.
What names are similar to Dorthey? ▼
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 Dorthey's data
- Dorthey's decade-level peak was the 1920s (460 total births); usage has since declined to 81 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Dortheys (130 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 Dorthey
Nearby Names Like Dorthey
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dorthey
Dorothy Girl
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Doris Girl
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Dora Girl
#2585 105,930 births
Doreen Girl
#5810 46,431 births
Dorothea Girl
#2067 34,421 births
Compare Dorthey side by side: Dorthey vs Dorothy Dorthey vs Doris Dorthey vs Dora
Related Names
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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, 1905–1969 (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. "Dorthey: Baby Name Since 1905 - 1,559 Births, Peak 1932." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dorthey. 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 Dorthey 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.