Dorathea Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Dorathea is a name of Greek origin meaning 'gift of God'. It evolved from the original form Dorothea and has several variants. The name is often associated with positive traits such as kindness and grace. It does not have a significant biblical reference. Dorathea's popularity peaked in the early Christian era due to saints bearing the name.
The name Dorathea is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Dorathea has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast. Across generations, 'Dorathea' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1746th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3343rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6916th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 18004th out of 19264 names. Discover how the name 'Dorathea' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Dorathea"
Pronunciation
/dɔːrəˈθiːə/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Dorathea is derived from the Greek name 'Dorothea', which means 'gift of God'. It is formed from the elements 'doron' meaning 'gift' and 'theos' meaning 'God'.
Meaning
gift of God
Language Evolution
Dorothea, Dorathea, Dorethea, Dorothea
Historical Usage
Dorathea gained popularity in the early Christian era, particularly due to the veneration of saints named Dorothea in the early Church.
Variants & Derivatives
Dorothea, Dora, Thea
Modern Popularity & Image
Dorathea is less common in modern times but retains a vintage charm. It is often associated with kindness and grace.
Famous People
Dorothea Dix, Dorothea Lange
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Dorathea"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Dorathea"
"Dorathea" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1746th of 9107 | 396 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 3343rd of 9204 | 136 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 6916th of 12526 | 52 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 18004th of 19264 | 6 |
Regional Popularity of "Dorathea" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Dorathea" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
93.22% 1320th/1416 |
76.36% 1053rd/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
100.00% 1556th/1556 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Dorathea"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Dorathea" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.