Girls name · Massachusetts
Dorothy in Massachusetts
Dorothy was the 381st most popular girls name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 15 babies named Dorothy that year. Since 1910, Massachusetts families have named 34,974 babies Dorothy.
Popularity over time
Dorothy in Massachusetts, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 331 | 4th |
| 1926 | 1,141 | 2nd |
| 1942 | 485 | 16th |
| 1958 | 146 | 83rd |
| 1974 | 23 | 219th |
| 1990 | 11 | 460th |
| 2007 | 7 | 688th |
| 2025 | 15 | 381st |
Its rank among girls names in Massachusetts fell from 4th in 1910 to 381st in 2025.
The most babies named Dorothy in Massachusetts in a single year was 1,326, in 1924. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1924.
Across the country, Dorothy reached its best rank of #1 in Wisconsin (1915). See Dorothy in every state →
How popular is Dorothy in Massachusetts?
Dorothy was the 381st most popular girls name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 15 babies named Dorothy that year. Since 1910, Massachusetts families have named 34,974 babies Dorothy.
How many babies are named Dorothy in Massachusetts?
In 2025, 15 babies were named Dorothy in Massachusetts. The most babies named Dorothy in Massachusetts in a single year was 1,326, in 1924.
What is the rank of Dorothy in Massachusetts?
Dorothy ranked 381st among girls names in Massachusetts in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1924.
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.