Dortha
Dortha is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Gift of God.
Origin and history
Dortha is an American spelling variant or contracted form of Dorothy, which originates from the Greek name Dorothea. It gained moderate popularity in the United States in the early 20th century but has since become extremely rare. Today, it is viewed as an old-fashioned vintage name.
Popularity in the United States
6,811 babies in the United States have been named Dortha since 1880. It ranks #2048 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- OK (15.5 %)
- TX (12 %)
- AR (11.1 %)
- KY (9.4 %)
- WV (8.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 58 |
| 1900-1910 | 282 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,297 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,500 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,456 |
| 1940-1950 | 682 |
| 1950-1960 | 325 |
| 1960-1970 | 149 |
| 1970-1980 | 35 |
| 1980-1990 | 22 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Dot, Dottie, Dory
Fun facts
- Dortha arose in the United States as a phonetic spelling reflecting the two-syllable pronunciation of Dorothy.
- The name reached its highest popularity in the United States during the 1910s and 1920s.