Holding steady.
Popularity of Doroteo since 1913
Babies named Doroteo per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 42 |
| 1920s | 100 |
| 1930s | 57 |
| 1940s | 106 |
| 1950s | 72 |
| 1960s | 66 |
| 1970s | 72 |
| 1980s | 58 |
| 1990s | 54 |
| 2000s | 37 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s | 16 |
Meaning & origin
Doroteo is a masculine Spanish name meaning 'Gift of God', derived from Greek Dorotheos. The Social Security data shows it was first recorded in 1913, with its peak year in 1929. It has remained consistently rare, with no recorded rank in recent decades. The name is not commonly used in any single U.S. state, reflecting its status as an uncommon but enduring traditional name in Spanish-speaking communities.
Doroteo is the Spanish form of the Greek name Dorotheos, derived from 'doron' meaning 'gift' and 'theos' meaning 'god'. It has been used in Spanish-speaking countries since the Middle Ages, often associated with early Christian saints. The feminine counterpart Dorotea is more common, but Doroteo has maintained consistent, if rare, use in Spanish communities.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Teo, Doro
Sibling names for Doroteo
Names that share Doroteo's style, for a brother or sister.
