Dorotha
Dorotha is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Gift of God.
Origin and history
Dorotha is a variant spelling of Dorothea, derived from Greek elements meaning 'gift of God'. It was occasionally used in the early 20th century in the United States, but has since become extremely rare. Today, it is recognized as a vintage traditional name with deep historical roots.
Popularity in the United States
4,788 babies in the United States have been named Dorotha since 1880. It ranks #2531 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- OK (14.2 %)
- OH (11.4 %)
- TX (10.6 %)
- IN (10.3 %)
- WV (7.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 6 |
| 1890-1900 | 38 |
| 1900-1910 | 273 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,263 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,767 |
| 1930-1940 | 832 |
| 1940-1950 | 354 |
| 1950-1960 | 166 |
| 1960-1970 | 84 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Dorotha
- Dorotha Schmucker: Author, Historian
Nicknames
Dot, Dottie, Dora
Fun facts
- Dorotha developed as an alternate phonetic spelling of Dorothea and Dorothy in early American records.
- Most U.S. births registered with the spelling Dorotha occurred during the 1910s and 1920s.