Girls name · Indiana
Dorothy in Indiana
In SSA data for Indiana, 23,631 babies are named Dorothy across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #236 most popular girls name, with 30 born.
Popularity over time
Dorothy in Indiana, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 215 | #4 |
| 1926 | 871 | #3 |
| 1942 | 218 | #30 |
| 1958 | 82 | #132 |
| 1974 | 23 | #260 |
| 1990 | 11 | #442 |
| 2008 | 12 | #551 |
| 2025 | 30 | #236 |
The most Dorothy births in Indiana in a single year was 1,073, in 1921. Dorothy's highest rank in Indiana was #2, set in 1921.
Its rank among girls names in Indiana ran from #2 in 1921 to #1119 in 2009, starting at #4 in 1910 and ending at #236 in 2025.
Nationally, Dorothy's strongest state was Wisconsin, where it hit #1 in 1915. See Dorothy in every state →
How popular is Dorothy in Indiana?
In SSA data for Indiana, 23,631 babies are named Dorothy across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #236 most popular girls name, with 30 born.
How many babies are named Dorothy in Indiana?
30 Dorothy babies were born in Indiana in 2025.
What is the rank of Dorothy in Indiana?
In 2025, Dorothy sat at #236 on the girls list for Indiana.
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.