Dorthy
Dorthy is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Gift of God.
Origin and history
Dorthy is a common historical spelling variant of the classic Greek name Dorothy. It reached the height of its usage in the United States during the early-to-mid 20th century. While less common today than the standard spelling, it remains a recognized traditional name.
Popularity in the United States
20,338 babies in the United States have been named Dorthy since 1880. It ranks #1051 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2054.
States where it is most popular
- TX (12.2 %)
- MS (9.9 %)
- AR (8.6 %)
- TN (8.4 %)
- KY (6.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 19 |
| 1890-1900 | 72 |
| 1900-1910 | 347 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,125 |
| 1920-1930 | 5,748 |
| 1930-1940 | 5,178 |
| 1940-1950 | 3,345 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,828 |
| 1960-1970 | 795 |
| 1970-1980 | 343 |
| 1980-1990 | 212 |
| 1990-2000 | 129 |
| 2000-2010 | 78 |
| 2010-2019 | 72 |
| 2020-2029 | 47 |
Nicknames
Dot, Dottie, Dotty
Fun facts
- Dorthy originated as a phonetic variant of Dorothy, reflecting how the name was commonly pronounced in English.
- The spelling was most frequently given to American girls in the 1920s and 1930s.