Girls name · California
Dorothy in California
Dorothy was the 703rd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 44 babies named Dorothy that year. Since 1910, California families have named 34,522 babies Dorothy.
Popularity over time
Dorothy in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 220 | 3rd |
| 1926 | 975 | 4th |
| 1943 | 494 | 31st |
| 1959 | 313 | 126th |
| 1976 | 68 | 374th |
| 1992 | 68 | 558th |
| 2009 | 18 | 1542nd |
| 2025 | 44 | 703rd |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 3rd in 1910 to 703rd in 2025.
The most babies named Dorothy in California in a single year was 1,173, in 1924. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1911.
Across the country, Dorothy reached its best rank of #1 in Wisconsin (1915). See Dorothy in every state →
How popular is Dorothy in California?
Dorothy was the 703rd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 44 babies named Dorothy that year. Since 1910, California families have named 34,522 babies Dorothy.
How many babies are named Dorothy in California?
In 2025, 44 babies were named Dorothy in California. The most babies named Dorothy in California in a single year was 1,173, in 1924.
What is the rank of Dorothy in California?
Dorothy ranked 703rd among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1911.
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.