Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Dorothea
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1920
Peak births
1,110
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Dorothea
How many people are named Dorothea?
An estimated 7,446 living Americans are named Dorothea.
How rare is Dorothea?
Dorothea is uncommon among babies today, with 113 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 89.8% from its 1920 peak.
How old is the typical Dorothea?
The median age of a living American named Dorothea is approximately 64 years, with most bearers falling between 48 and 73 years old.
Is Dorothea still popular?
Yes — Dorothea is currently rising in popularity, with 113 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 2.9× higher than the previous decade.
Where is Dorothea most common?
Dorothea has its strongest geographic signal in District of Columbia, where it appears 3.4× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19202025
Peak year
1920
Decline from peak
89.8%
2025
113
All-time
34,421