Feminine dossier · first seen 1912

Dorethea

Extinct Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1956
Peak births
32
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Boomer

Quick answers about Dorethea

How many people are named Dorethea?

Based on SSA birth records through 1977, an estimated 381 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 67 years, with most bearers falling between 61 and 73 years old.

Is Dorethea still popular?

No. Dorethea is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 1977.

1912Peak 19562025
peak 1956 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020
Peak year
1956
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
1,035