Holding steady.
Popularity of Doreatha since 1905
Babies named Doreatha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 107 |
| 1920s | 253 |
| 1930s | 232 |
| 1940s | 203 |
| 1950s | 221 |
| 1960s | 163 |
| 1970s | 35 |
| 1980s | 19 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Doreatha is a name that reached its modest peak popularity in 1928, when it ranked 745th in the United States. The name has a stable trajectory in recent decades, reflecting its status as a rare but enduring choice. Its earliest recorded use dates to 1905, indicating it emerged as a variant spelling during a period when Dorothea and Dorothy were common. Though no top states are recorded for Doreatha, its usage is scattered and low-volume. The name carries the quiet charm of early 20th century American naming trends.
Doreatha is likely a variant spelling of Dorothea, a Greek name derived from dōron 'gift' and theos 'God', thus 'gift of God'. It may also be a combination of the names Dora and Thea. The spelling Doreatha emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, peaking in the 1920s in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dora, Dory, Thea
Sibling names for Doreatha
Names that share Doreatha's style, for a brother or sister.
