NAME PROFILE
Dorothy
Dorothy is a name of Greek origin, meaning 'gift of God.' It embodies a sense of grace and warmth, often associated with strong, independent women. The name evokes images of kindness, adventure, and a quest for truth and happiness.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,115,908 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1924 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | Yes |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 21%PA — 20%TX — 20%IL — 19%SC — 19%
Notable People
Dorothy Gale (Fictional character, *The Wizard of Oz*) · Dorothy Parker (Poet and critic) · Dorothy Lamour (Actress, *The Hurricane*) · Dorothy Dandridge (Actress and singer) · Dorothy Hodgkin (Chemist, Nobel Prize winner)
Nicknames & Diminutives
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