Girl · #5,808 in 2026

Dorathea

Name: Popularity of the name Dorathea in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Dorathea, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,808

Peak Rank

#1,402 (1917)

Total Babies

645

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1883

First Year

1966

Last Year

1917

Peak Year

#1402

Peak Rank

645

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dorathea

Dorathea first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1883, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1917, when 28 Doratheas were born — ranking #1,402 that year. As of 2026, Dorathea ranks #5,808 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 645 Doratheas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Dorathea

Phonetically similar names — useful when Dorathea is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Dorotea
Dorothea
Dority
Dorita
Tortilla
Diarrohea
Doritos
Doherty
Dorty
Doria
Dorota
Darity

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dorathea

What does the name Dorathea mean?

Dorathea is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1883. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dorathea in 2026?

In 2026, Dorathea ranks #5,808 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Dorathea most popular?

Dorathea reached its peak popularity in 1917, ranking #1,402 that year with 28 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Dorathea most popular?

Dorathea has historically been most popular in Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Dorathea.

Is Dorathea a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Dorathea is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Dorathea?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dorathea include Elvena, Marielena, Lashaun. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dorathea

Dorathea is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1883 and has accumulated 645 births in the dataset. Dorathea's peak popularity came in 1917 when it ranked #1,402. Use the chart and map above to compare Dorathea's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.