Holding steady.
Popularity of Dorothey since 1912
Babies named Dorothey per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 149 |
| 1920s | 359 |
| 1930s | 289 |
| 1940s | 211 |
| 1950s | 104 |
| 1960s | 30 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dorothey, a variant spelling of Dorothy, saw its peak popularity in 1925, reflecting the broader trend for classic feminine names in the early 20th century. The name has since declined and no longer ranks in the top 1000, but its trajectory has been stable in recent decades, suggesting a quiet but enduring presence. The name's first recorded use in the Social Security data was 1912, aligning with the peak of the Dorothy spelling. While Dorothey has not been consistently recorded in the top states, its parent name Dorothy was a top 10 choice from the 1900s through the 1930s, giving this variant a strong historical foundation.
Dorothey is a variant spelling of Dorothy, which derives from the Greek name Dorothea, composed of doron 'gift' and theos 'god'. The name was borne by several early saints, including the 4th-century Saint Dorothea of Caesarea. It became common in the English-speaking world after the Protestant Reformation and saw peak popularity in the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dottie, Dot, Dora, Thea
Sibling names for Dorothey
Names that share Dorothey's style, for a brother or sister.
