Dorthea

Dorthea is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 5 girls in the United States.

Dorthea at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Dorthea

Dorthea belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Dorthea first appears in Social Security records in 1882. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #648 in 1884, and in 2024 5 babies received the name — 2,430 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Dorthea in US records

First recorded (US)
1882
Best US rank
#648 in 1884
Peak year
1921
Babies named Dorthea in 2024
5
Total since 1880
2,430

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Dorthea mean?

The meaning of Dorthea is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Dorthea a boy or girl name?

Dorthea is a girl name. In 2024, 5 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Dorthea?

Dorthea comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Dorthea?

Dorthea first appears in US records in 1882. Its best-ever ranking was #648 in 1884, and 5 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].