Girls name · New York
Dorothy in New York
Dorothy was the 452nd most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 38 babies named Dorothy that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 89,999 babies Dorothy.
Popularity over time
Dorothy in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 897 | 6th |
| 1926 | 3,108 | 2nd |
| 1943 | 1,068 | 20th |
| 1959 | 432 | 98th |
| 1976 | 76 | 249th |
| 1992 | 39 | 441st |
| 2009 | 16 | 974th |
| 2025 | 38 | 452nd |
Its rank among girls names in New York fell from 6th in 1910 to 452nd in 2025.
The most babies named Dorothy in New York in a single year was 3,421, in 1924. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1923.
Across the country, Dorothy reached its best rank of #1 in Wisconsin (1915). See Dorothy in every state →
How popular is Dorothy in New York?
Dorothy was the 452nd most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 38 babies named Dorothy that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 89,999 babies Dorothy.
How many babies are named Dorothy in New York?
In 2025, 38 babies were named Dorothy in New York. The most babies named Dorothy in New York in a single year was 3,421, in 1924.
What is the rank of Dorothy in New York?
Dorothy ranked 452nd among girls names in New York in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1923.
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.