Girls name · Delaware
Dorothy in Delaware
Dorothy was the 185th most popular girls name in Delaware in 2025, with 5 babies named Dorothy that year. Since 1910, Delaware families have named 2,439 babies Dorothy.
Popularity over time
Dorothy in Delaware, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 16 | 6th |
| 1920 | 106 | 2nd |
| 1929 | 69 | 3rd |
| 1939 | 46 | 5th |
| 1948 | 33 | 20th |
| 1958 | 23 | 47th |
| 1967 | 7 | 137th |
| 2025 | 5 | 185th |
Its rank among girls names in Delaware fell from 6th in 1910 to 185th in 2025.
The most babies named Dorothy in Delaware in a single year was 106, in 1920. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1912.
Across the country, Dorothy reached its best rank of #1 in Wisconsin (1915). See Dorothy in every state →
How popular is Dorothy in Delaware?
Dorothy was the 185th most popular girls name in Delaware in 2025, with 5 babies named Dorothy that year. Since 1910, Delaware families have named 2,439 babies Dorothy.
How many babies are named Dorothy in Delaware?
In 2025, 5 babies were named Dorothy in Delaware. The most babies named Dorothy in Delaware in a single year was 106, in 1920.
What is the rank of Dorothy in Delaware?
Dorothy ranked 185th among girls names in Delaware in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1912.
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.