Girls name · Mississippi
Dorothy in Mississippi
Dorothy was the 398th most popular girls name in Mississippi in 2025, with 7 babies named Dorothy that year. Since 1910, Mississippi families have named 25,824 babies Dorothy.
Popularity over time
Dorothy in Mississippi, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 47 | 65th |
| 1923 | 423 | 4th |
| 1937 | 561 | 3rd |
| 1950 | 570 | 6th |
| 1963 | 184 | 24th |
| 1976 | 29 | 128th |
| 1990 | 10 | 268th |
| 2025 | 7 | 398th |
Its rank among girls names in Mississippi fell from 65th in 1910 to 398th in 2025.
The most babies named Dorothy in Mississippi in a single year was 730, in 1947. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1928.
Across the country, Dorothy reached its best rank of #1 in Wisconsin (1915). See Dorothy in every state →
How popular is Dorothy in Mississippi?
Dorothy was the 398th most popular girls name in Mississippi in 2025, with 7 babies named Dorothy that year. Since 1910, Mississippi families have named 25,824 babies Dorothy.
How many babies are named Dorothy in Mississippi?
In 2025, 7 babies were named Dorothy in Mississippi. The most babies named Dorothy in Mississippi in a single year was 730, in 1947.
What is the rank of Dorothy in Mississippi?
Dorothy ranked 398th among girls names in Mississippi in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1928.
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.