Girls name · Alabama
Dorothy in Alabama
Dorothy was the 327th most popular girls name in Alabama in 2025, with 15 babies named Dorothy that year. Since 1910, Alabama families have named 28,522 babies Dorothy.
Popularity over time
Dorothy in Alabama, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 55 | 79th |
| 1925 | 755 | 3rd |
| 1940 | 663 | 4th |
| 1955 | 333 | 26th |
| 1970 | 44 | 139th |
| 1985 | 10 | 340th |
| 2000 | 9 | 448th |
| 2025 | 15 | 327th |
Its rank among girls names in Alabama fell from 79th in 1910 to 327th in 2025.
The most babies named Dorothy in Alabama in a single year was 901, in 1928. Its best showing was 3rd among girls names in 1921.
Across the country, Dorothy reached its best rank of #1 in Wisconsin (1915). See Dorothy in every state →
How popular is Dorothy in Alabama?
Dorothy was the 327th most popular girls name in Alabama in 2025, with 15 babies named Dorothy that year. Since 1910, Alabama families have named 28,522 babies Dorothy.
How many babies are named Dorothy in Alabama?
In 2025, 15 babies were named Dorothy in Alabama. The most babies named Dorothy in Alabama in a single year was 901, in 1928.
What is the rank of Dorothy in Alabama?
Dorothy ranked 327th among girls names in Alabama in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd among girls names in 1921.
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.