Girls name · Arkansas
Dorothy in Arkansas
Dorothy was the 586th most popular girls name in Arkansas in 2025, with 5 babies named Dorothy that year. Since 1910, Arkansas families have named 17,194 babies Dorothy.
Popularity over time
Dorothy in Arkansas, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 71 | 17th |
| 1922 | 484 | 2nd |
| 1935 | 416 | 4th |
| 1947 | 344 | 12th |
| 1960 | 71 | 65th |
| 1972 | 13 | 218th |
| 1986 | 6 | 347th |
| 2025 | 5 | 586th |
Its rank among girls names in Arkansas fell from 17th in 1910 to 586th in 2025.
The most babies named Dorothy in Arkansas in a single year was 605, in 1926. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1920.
Across the country, Dorothy reached its best rank of #1 in Wisconsin (1915). See Dorothy in every state →
How popular is Dorothy in Arkansas?
Dorothy was the 586th most popular girls name in Arkansas in 2025, with 5 babies named Dorothy that year. Since 1910, Arkansas families have named 17,194 babies Dorothy.
How many babies are named Dorothy in Arkansas?
In 2025, 5 babies were named Dorothy in Arkansas. The most babies named Dorothy in Arkansas in a single year was 605, in 1926.
What is the rank of Dorothy in Arkansas?
Dorothy ranked 586th among girls names in Arkansas in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1920.
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.