Girls name · Minnesota
Dorothy in Minnesota
In 2025, 14 babies born in Minnesota were named Dorothy, making it the #382 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 19,416.
Popularity over time
Dorothy in Minnesota, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 163 | #4 |
| 1923 | 935 | #1 |
| 1936 | 286 | #15 |
| 1949 | 110 | #65 |
| 1961 | 29 | #212 |
| 1977 | 7 | #411 |
| 2012 | 5 | #888 |
| 2025 | 14 | #382 |
No year in Minnesota had more Dorothy births than 1921, when 953 were born. Dorothy's highest rank in Minnesota was #1, set in 1918.
Rank swung between #1 (1918) and #888 (2012) in Minnesota, from #4 in 1910 to #382 in 2025.
Nationally, Dorothy's strongest state was Wisconsin, where it hit #1 in 1915. See Dorothy in every state →
How popular is Dorothy in Minnesota?
In 2025, 14 babies born in Minnesota were named Dorothy, making it the #382 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 19,416.
How many babies are named Dorothy in Minnesota?
In 2025, 14 babies born in Minnesota were named Dorothy.
What is the rank of Dorothy in Minnesota?
Dorothy's 2025 rank among girls names in Minnesota was #382.
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.