Dorothy
Dorothy is a Greek name meaning 'gift of God,' derived from the elements 'doron' (gift) and 'theos' (God). It gained widespread popularity in English-speaking countries during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Current Popularity
#431 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across cultures
- •Strong literary connection through 'The Wizard of Oz'
- •Offers many charming nickname options
- •Currently experiencing a vintage revival among parents seeking classic names
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Famous People
Dorothy Parker
Poet and writer
Dorothy Vaughan
NASA mathematician
Dorothy Dandridge
Actress and singer
Dorothy Hodgkin
Nobel Prize-winning chemist
Statistics
1,111,479
Total births since 1880
1924
Peak year
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