Girls name · Missouri
Dorothy in Missouri
Dorothy was the 213th most popular girls name in Missouri in 2025, with 29 babies named Dorothy that year. Since 1910, Missouri families have named 32,458 babies Dorothy.
Popularity over time
Dorothy in Missouri, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 270 | 3rd |
| 1926 | 1,207 | 3rd |
| 1942 | 365 | 18th |
| 1958 | 125 | 78th |
| 1974 | 20 | 271st |
| 1990 | 13 | 358th |
| 2007 | 7 | 752nd |
| 2025 | 29 | 213th |
Its rank among girls names in Missouri fell from 3rd in 1910 to 213th in 2025.
The most babies named Dorothy in Missouri in a single year was 1,411, in 1921. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1913.
Across the country, Dorothy reached its best rank of #1 in Wisconsin (1915). See Dorothy in every state →
How popular is Dorothy in Missouri?
Dorothy was the 213th most popular girls name in Missouri in 2025, with 29 babies named Dorothy that year. Since 1910, Missouri families have named 32,458 babies Dorothy.
How many babies are named Dorothy in Missouri?
In 2025, 29 babies were named Dorothy in Missouri. The most babies named Dorothy in Missouri in a single year was 1,411, in 1921.
What is the rank of Dorothy in Missouri?
Dorothy ranked 213th among girls names in Missouri in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1913.
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.