Girls name · Alabama
Dorothy in Alabama
In 2025, 15 babies born in Alabama were named Dorothy, making it the #327 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 28,522.
Popularity over time
Dorothy in Alabama, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 55 | #79 |
| 1925 | 755 | #3 |
| 1940 | 663 | #4 |
| 1955 | 333 | #26 |
| 1970 | 44 | #139 |
| 1985 | 10 | #340 |
| 2000 | 9 | #448 |
| 2025 | 15 | #327 |
No year in Alabama had more Dorothy births than 1928, when 901 were born. Its highest rank in Alabama came in 1921, at #3.
Its rank among girls names in Alabama ran from #3 in 1921 to #849 in 2019, starting at #79 in 1910 and ending at #327 in 2025.
Wisconsin gave Dorothy its highest national rank, #1, in 1915. See Dorothy in every state →
How popular is Dorothy in Alabama?
In 2025, 15 babies born in Alabama were named Dorothy, making it the #327 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 28,522.
How many babies are named Dorothy in Alabama?
Alabama recorded 15 births of babies named Dorothy in 2025.
What is the rank of Dorothy in Alabama?
Dorothy ranked #327 among girls names in Alabama in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.