Girls name · Minnesota
Dorothy in Minnesota
Dorothy was the 382nd most popular girls name in Minnesota in 2025, with 14 babies named Dorothy that year. Since 1910, Minnesota families have named 19,416 babies Dorothy.
Popularity over time
Dorothy in Minnesota, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 163 | 4th |
| 1923 | 935 | 1st |
| 1936 | 286 | 15th |
| 1949 | 110 | 65th |
| 1961 | 29 | 212th |
| 1977 | 7 | 411th |
| 2012 | 5 | 888th |
| 2025 | 14 | 382nd |
Its rank among girls names in Minnesota fell from 4th in 1910 to 382nd in 2025.
The most babies named Dorothy in Minnesota in a single year was 953, in 1921. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 1918.
Across the country, Dorothy reached its best rank of #1 in Wisconsin (1915). See Dorothy in every state →
How popular is Dorothy in Minnesota?
Dorothy was the 382nd most popular girls name in Minnesota in 2025, with 14 babies named Dorothy that year. Since 1910, Minnesota families have named 19,416 babies Dorothy.
How many babies are named Dorothy in Minnesota?
In 2025, 14 babies were named Dorothy in Minnesota. The most babies named Dorothy in Minnesota in a single year was 953, in 1921.
What is the rank of Dorothy in Minnesota?
Dorothy ranked 382nd among girls names in Minnesota in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 1918.
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.