Feminine dossier · first seen 1912
Dorethea
Extinct
Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1956
Peak births
32
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Boomer
1912Peak 19562025
Quick answers about Dorethea
How many people are named Dorethea?
Based on SSA birth records through 1977, an estimated 489 Americans born with the name Dorethea may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 1977.
How rare is Dorethea?
Dorethea has not appeared in SSA records since 1977. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no girls received it in the latest available data.
How old is the typical Dorethea?
The median age of a living American named Dorethea is approximately 69 years, with most bearers falling between 62 and 76 years old.
Is Dorethea still popular?
No. Dorethea is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 1977.
Peak year
1956
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
1,035