Doroteo
Doroteo is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Gift of God.
Origin and history
Doroteo is a masculine name of Greek origin that was transmitted into English and usage primarily through Spanish. It means 'gift of God', derived from the same Greek elements as Theodore. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinctive historic choice.
Popularity in the United States
692 babies in the United States have been named Doroteo since 1880. It ranks #3984 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1911.
States where it is most popular
- TX (95 %)
- CA (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 42 |
| 1920-1930 | 100 |
| 1930-1940 | 57 |
| 1940-1950 | 106 |
| 1950-1960 | 72 |
| 1960-1970 | 66 |
| 1970-1980 | 72 |
| 1980-1990 | 58 |
| 1990-2000 | 54 |
| 2000-2010 | 37 |
| 2010-2019 | 12 |
| 2020-2029 | 16 |
Famous people named Doroteo
- Doroteo Arango: General, Revolutionary
- Doroteo Guamuch Flores: Athlete, Runner
Fun facts
- Doroteo comes from the Greek roots doron (gift) and theos (god), which are flipped to form the name Theodore.
- Famous Mexican revolutionary general Pancho Villa was born with the legal name José Doroteo Arango Arámbula.