Girls name · Ohio
Dorothy in Ohio
In SSA data for Ohio, 52,207 babies are named Dorothy across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #375 most popular girls name, with 30 born.
Popularity over time
Dorothy in Ohio, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 487 | #3 |
| 1926 | 2,093 | #3 |
| 1942 | 488 | #31 |
| 1958 | 199 | #120 |
| 1975 | 43 | #263 |
| 1991 | 22 | #419 |
| 2008 | 6 | #1293 |
| 2025 | 30 | #375 |
Dorothy had its most births in Ohio in 1920, when 2,321 babies were given the name. Dorothy's highest rank in Ohio was #3, set in 1910.
Its rank among girls names in Ohio ran from #3 in 1910 to #1293 in 2008, starting at #3 in 1910 and ending at #375 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 Ohio?
In SSA data for Ohio, 52,207 babies are named Dorothy across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #375 most popular girls name, with 30 born.
How many babies are named Dorothy in Ohio?
30 Dorothy babies were born in Ohio in 2025.
What is the rank of Dorothy in Ohio?
In 2025, Dorothy sat at #375 on the girls list for Ohio.
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.