Girls name · New Jersey
Dorothy in New Jersey
Dorothy was the 793rd most popular girls name in New Jersey in 2025, with 9 babies named Dorothy that year. Since 1910, New Jersey families have named 33,472 babies Dorothy.
Popularity over time
Dorothy in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 255 | 6th |
| 1925 | 1,194 | 2nd |
| 1941 | 432 | 11th |
| 1956 | 223 | 58th |
| 1972 | 37 | 211th |
| 1987 | 16 | 400th |
| 2005 | 6 | 1021st |
| 2025 | 9 | 793rd |
Its rank among girls names in New Jersey fell from 6th in 1910 to 793rd in 2025.
The most babies named Dorothy in New Jersey in a single year was 1,240, in 1924. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1924.
Across the country, Dorothy reached its best rank of #1 in Wisconsin (1915). See Dorothy in every state →
How popular is Dorothy in New Jersey?
Dorothy was the 793rd most popular girls name in New Jersey in 2025, with 9 babies named Dorothy that year. Since 1910, New Jersey families have named 33,472 babies Dorothy.
How many babies are named Dorothy in New Jersey?
In 2025, 9 babies were named Dorothy in New Jersey. The most babies named Dorothy in New Jersey in a single year was 1,240, in 1924.
What is the rank of Dorothy in New Jersey?
Dorothy ranked 793rd among girls names in New Jersey in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1924.
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.