Girls name · Michigan
Dorothy in Michigan
Dorothy was the 428th most popular girls name in Michigan in 2025, with 20 babies named Dorothy that year. Since 1910, Michigan families have named 37,371 babies Dorothy.
Popularity over time
Dorothy in Michigan, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 265 | 4th |
| 1926 | 1,395 | 3rd |
| 1942 | 429 | 30th |
| 1958 | 163 | 121st |
| 1975 | 24 | 337th |
| 1991 | 14 | 540th |
| 2008 | 9 | 855th |
| 2025 | 20 | 428th |
Its rank among girls names in Michigan fell from 4th in 1910 to 428th in 2025.
The most babies named Dorothy in Michigan in a single year was 1,560, in 1924. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1922.
Across the country, Dorothy reached its best rank of #1 in Wisconsin (1915). See Dorothy in every state →
How popular is Dorothy in Michigan?
Dorothy was the 428th most popular girls name in Michigan in 2025, with 20 babies named Dorothy that year. Since 1910, Michigan families have named 37,371 babies Dorothy.
How many babies are named Dorothy in Michigan?
In 2025, 20 babies were named Dorothy in Michigan. The most babies named Dorothy in Michigan in a single year was 1,560, in 1924.
What is the rank of Dorothy in Michigan?
Dorothy ranked 428th among girls names in Michigan in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1922.
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.