NAME PROFILE
Doretha
Doretha is a variant of Dorothy, meaning 'gift of God' in Greek. it carries a legacy of mid-century classicism and suggests a personality that is observant, traditional, and possesses a quiet authority.
Key Stats
| Total births | 8,562 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1954 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 1977 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
GA — 21%LA — 20%NC — 20%MS — 20%FL — 19%
Notable People
Doretha Smith (Public figure) · Doretha Brown (Public figure) · Doretha Johnson (Public figure) · Doretha Gray (Public figure) · Doretha Davis (Public figure)
Nicknames & Diminutives
Dee
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