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
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
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
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.