Girls name · Indiana
Dorothy in Indiana
Dorothy was the 236th most popular girls name in Indiana in 2025, with 30 babies named Dorothy that year. Since 1910, Indiana families have named 23,631 babies Dorothy.
Popularity over time
Dorothy in Indiana, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 215 | 4th |
| 1926 | 871 | 3rd |
| 1942 | 218 | 30th |
| 1958 | 82 | 132nd |
| 1974 | 23 | 260th |
| 1990 | 11 | 442nd |
| 2008 | 12 | 551st |
| 2025 | 30 | 236th |
Its rank among girls names in Indiana fell from 4th in 1910 to 236th in 2025.
The most babies named Dorothy in Indiana in a single year was 1,073, in 1921. Its best showing was 2nd 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 Indiana?
Dorothy was the 236th most popular girls name in Indiana in 2025, with 30 babies named Dorothy that year. Since 1910, Indiana families have named 23,631 babies Dorothy.
How many babies are named Dorothy in Indiana?
In 2025, 30 babies were named Dorothy in Indiana. The most babies named Dorothy in Indiana in a single year was 1,073, in 1921.
What is the rank of Dorothy in Indiana?
Dorothy ranked 236th among girls names in Indiana in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd 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.