Girl · #5,298 in 2026

Dorothyann

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

Current Rank

#5,298

Peak Rank

#2,490 (1932)

Total Babies

152

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1916

First Year

1963

Last Year

1932

Peak Year

#2490

Peak Rank

152

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dorothyann

Dorothyann first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1916, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1932, when 12 Dorothyanns were born — ranking #2,490 that year. As of 2026, Dorothyann ranks #5,298 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 152 Dorothyanns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Dorothyann

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dorothyann

What does the name Dorothyann mean?

Dorothyann is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1916. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dorothyann in 2026?

In 2026, Dorothyann ranks #5,298 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Dorothyann most popular?

Dorothyann reached its peak popularity in 1932, ranking #2,490 that year with 12 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Dorothyann a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Dorothyann?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dorothyann include Vaneta, Juna, Arlita. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dorothyann

Dorothyann is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1916 and has accumulated 152 births in the dataset. Dorothyann's peak popularity came in 1932 when it ranked #2,490. Use the chart and map above to compare Dorothyann'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.