Girls name · Iowa
Dorothy in Iowa
Dorothy was the 330th most popular girls name in Iowa in 2025, with 10 babies named Dorothy that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 19,888 babies Dorothy.
Popularity over time
Dorothy in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 185 | 3rd |
| 1922 | 1,015 | 2nd |
| 1934 | 361 | 9th |
| 1946 | 124 | 45th |
| 1958 | 32 | 173rd |
| 1970 | 8 | 343rd |
| 1996 | 7 | 353rd |
| 2025 | 10 | 330th |
Its rank among girls names in Iowa fell from 3rd in 1910 to 330th in 2025.
The most babies named Dorothy in Iowa in a single year was 1,044, in 1921. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1915.
Across the country, Dorothy reached its best rank of #1 in Wisconsin (1915). See Dorothy in every state →
How popular is Dorothy in Iowa?
Dorothy was the 330th most popular girls name in Iowa in 2025, with 10 babies named Dorothy that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 19,888 babies Dorothy.
How many babies are named Dorothy in Iowa?
In 2025, 10 babies were named Dorothy in Iowa. The most babies named Dorothy in Iowa in a single year was 1,044, in 1921.
What is the rank of Dorothy in Iowa?
Dorothy ranked 330th among girls names in Iowa in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1915.
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.