Holding steady.
Popularity of Dorthie since 1915
Babies named Dorthie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 19 |
| 1920s | 95 |
| 1930s | 76 |
| 1940s | 43 |
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dorthie is a rare variant spelling of Dorothy, a name that has deep roots in Greek tradition as a compound of 'gift' and 'God.' First recorded in the United States in 1915, Dorthie saw its highest usage in the 1920s, peaking in 1928. Despite its early 20th-century popularity, it has since become exceedingly uncommon, with no recent rank data and a one-in-N statistic that is effectively zero. The name's trajectory has been stable and low, never experiencing a revival. Top states from its peak period are not available, but the name likely mirrored Dorothy's distribution across the Midwest and Northeast. Dorthie's charm lies in its vintage feel, offering a distinctive twist on a classic.
Dorthie is a variant spelling of Dorothy, which derives from the Greek name Dorothea, composed of "doron" meaning gift and "theos" meaning God. The name was introduced to England by the Normans and became popular in the 16th century. The spelling Dorthie, with 'th' instead of 'th' or 't', is a rare 20th-century American variant.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dot, Dottie, Dee
Sibling names for Dorthie
Names that share Dorthie's style, for a brother or sister.
