Dorthy

Dorthy 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 7 girls in the United States.

Dorthy at a glance

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

About the name Dorthy

Dorthy 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, Dorthy first appears in Social Security records in 1885. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #234 in 1930, and in 2024 7 babies received the name — 20,329 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Dorthy in US records

First recorded (US)
1885
Best US rank
#234 in 1930
Peak year
1927
Babies named Dorthy in 2024
7
Total since 1880
20,329

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Dorthy mean?

The meaning of Dorthy 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 Dorthy a boy or girl name?

Dorthy is a girl name. In 2024, 7 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Dorthy?

Dorthy comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Dorthy?

Dorthy first appears in US records in 1885. Its best-ever ranking was #234 in 1930, and 7 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].