Doretha
Doretha is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Gift of God.
Origin and history
Doretha is a feminine given name of Greek origin, functioning as an elaboration of the names Dora or Dorothy. It translates etymologically to 'gift of God'. Though moderately popular in the United States during the mid-20th century, it has become rare in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
8,562 babies in the United States have been named Doretha since 1880. It ranks #1812 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NC (15.9 %)
- LA (14.8 %)
- GA (10.9 %)
- MS (10.3 %)
- SC (9.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 6 |
| 1900-1910 | 88 |
| 1910-1920 | 541 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,379 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,451 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,496 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,833 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,123 |
| 1970-1980 | 400 |
| 1980-1990 | 186 |
| 1990-2000 | 59 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Dora, Dorie, Dot, Dottie
Fun facts
- Doretha is a phonetic elaboration of Dorothea, sharing the same underlying Greek roots.
- The name experienced its highest adoption in the United States during the 1920s through the 1950s.