Girls name · Illinois
Dorothy in Illinois
Dorothy was the 388th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 27 babies named Dorothy that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 60,804 babies Dorothy.
Popularity over time
Dorothy in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 553 | 3rd |
| 1926 | 2,352 | 3rd |
| 1943 | 618 | 26th |
| 1959 | 209 | 124th |
| 1976 | 48 | 254th |
| 1992 | 28 | 426th |
| 2009 | 9 | 1143rd |
| 2025 | 27 | 388th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois fell from 3rd in 1910 to 388th in 2025.
The most babies named Dorothy in Illinois in a single year was 2,731, in 1921. 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 Illinois?
Dorothy was the 388th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 27 babies named Dorothy that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 60,804 babies Dorothy.
How many babies are named Dorothy in Illinois?
In 2025, 27 babies were named Dorothy in Illinois. The most babies named Dorothy in Illinois in a single year was 2,731, in 1921.
What is the rank of Dorothy in Illinois?
Dorothy ranked 388th among girls names in Illinois 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.