Dorthy Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights
The name Dorthy is most popular in Arkansas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Dorthy has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Dorthy' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5669th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3933rd out of 6773 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 330th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 297th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 712th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2042nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5080th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 10998th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11771st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Dorthy' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Dorthy"
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 "Dorthy"
"Dorthy" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 5669th of 7545 | 20 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3933rd of 6773 | 59 |
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 330th of 9107 | 6,937 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 297th of 9204 | 8,622 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 712th of 12526 | 3,488 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2042nd of 19264 | 670 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5080th of 27321 | 271 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 10998th of 35406 | 136 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 11771st of 30306 | 90 |
Regional Popularity of "Dorthy" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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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 "Dorthy" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
100.00% 334th/334 |
100.00% 528th/528 |
100.00% 237th/237 |
100.00% 545th/545 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
100.00% 422nd/422 |
100.00% 794th/794 |
100.00% 210th/210 |
100.00% 637th/637 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 1023rd/1023 |
100.00% 1779th/1779 |
100.00% 474th/474 |
100.00% 1217th/1217 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 2371st/2371 |
- |
100.00% 1811th/1811 |
100.00% 2674th/2674 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
100.00% 4318th/4318 |
- |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Dorthy"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Dorthy" 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.