Girls name · Maryland
Dorothy in Maryland
Dorothy was the 258th most popular girls name in Maryland in 2025, with 20 babies named Dorothy that year. Since 1910, Maryland families have named 17,913 babies Dorothy.
Popularity over time
Dorothy in Maryland, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 113 | 7th |
| 1926 | 491 | 3rd |
| 1942 | 298 | 11th |
| 1958 | 105 | 74th |
| 1974 | 20 | 203rd |
| 1990 | 15 | 291st |
| 2007 | 7 | 717th |
| 2025 | 20 | 258th |
Its rank among girls names in Maryland fell from 7th in 1910 to 258th in 2025.
The most babies named Dorothy in Maryland in a single year was 669, in 1921. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1919.
Across the country, Dorothy reached its best rank of #1 in Wisconsin (1915). See Dorothy in every state →
How popular is Dorothy in Maryland?
Dorothy was the 258th most popular girls name in Maryland in 2025, with 20 babies named Dorothy that year. Since 1910, Maryland families have named 17,913 babies Dorothy.
How many babies are named Dorothy in Maryland?
In 2025, 20 babies were named Dorothy in Maryland. The most babies named Dorothy in Maryland in a single year was 669, in 1921.
What is the rank of Dorothy in Maryland?
Dorothy ranked 258th among girls names in Maryland in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1919.
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.