Girls name · Kentucky
Dorothy in Kentucky
Dorothy was the 678th most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 6 babies named Dorothy that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 24,114 babies Dorothy.
Popularity over time
Dorothy in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 143 | 8th |
| 1925 | 975 | 2nd |
| 1940 | 341 | 15th |
| 1955 | 99 | 78th |
| 1970 | 39 | 143rd |
| 1985 | 15 | 233rd |
| 2002 | 6 | 528th |
| 2025 | 6 | 678th |
Its rank among girls names in Kentucky fell from 8th in 1910 to 678th in 2025.
The most babies named Dorothy in Kentucky in a single year was 1,038, in 1924. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1914.
Across the country, Dorothy reached its best rank of #1 in Wisconsin (1915). See Dorothy in every state →
How popular is Dorothy in Kentucky?
Dorothy was the 678th most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 6 babies named Dorothy that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 24,114 babies Dorothy.
How many babies are named Dorothy in Kentucky?
In 2025, 6 babies were named Dorothy in Kentucky. The most babies named Dorothy in Kentucky in a single year was 1,038, in 1924.
What is the rank of Dorothy in Kentucky?
Dorothy ranked 678th among girls names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1914.
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.