Girls name · North Carolina
Dorothy in North Carolina
In 2025, 32 babies born in North Carolina were named Dorothy, making it the #349 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 33,437.
Popularity over time
Dorothy in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 94 | #36 |
| 1926 | 1,139 | #2 |
| 1943 | 630 | #12 |
| 1959 | 179 | #64 |
| 1976 | 39 | #178 |
| 1992 | 22 | #280 |
| 2009 | 5 | #1462 |
| 2025 | 32 | #349 |
Its busiest year in North Carolina was 1927, with 1,218 Dorothy births. Dorothy's highest rank in North Carolina was #2, set in 1925.
Rank swung between #2 (1925) and #1462 (2009) in North Carolina, from #36 in 1910 to #349 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 North Carolina?
In 2025, 32 babies born in North Carolina were named Dorothy, making it the #349 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 33,437.
How many babies are named Dorothy in North Carolina?
In 2025, 32 babies born in North Carolina were named Dorothy.
What is the rank of Dorothy in North Carolina?
Dorothy's 2025 rank among girls names in North Carolina was #349.
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.