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How Many People Are Named Dorothy?
Estimated people named Dorothy living in the U.S. today
228,247
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 1,115,156
- Peak year: 1924 (40,097 births)
- Estimated living today: 228,247
Dorothy by age group — who carries the name today?
Dorothy popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Dorothy
Dorothy has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 1,115,156 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 228,247 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 1,498 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Dorothys you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Dorothy in the US?
An estimated 228,247 people named Dorothy are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Dorothy uncommon — about 1 in 1,498 Americans.
Is Dorothy a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Dorothy is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Dorothy most popular?
Dorothy peaked in 1924, when 40,097 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Dorothy?
Dorothy ranks #231 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 37 out of 100 (higher means rarer).