Girls name · Pennsylvania
Dorothy in Pennsylvania
In 2025, 36 babies born in Pennsylvania were named Dorothy, making it the #306 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 93,705.
Popularity over time
Dorothy in Pennsylvania, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 798 | #6 |
| 1926 | 3,403 | #3 |
| 1943 | 1,165 | #14 |
| 1959 | 362 | #78 |
| 1976 | 59 | #192 |
| 1992 | 12 | #657 |
| 2009 | 11 | #794 |
| 2025 | 36 | #306 |
Its busiest year in Pennsylvania was 1924, with 3,875 Dorothy births. Dorothy's highest rank in Pennsylvania was #2, set in 1925.
Rank swung between #2 (1925) and #1030 (2012) in Pennsylvania, from #6 in 1910 to #306 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 Pennsylvania?
In 2025, 36 babies born in Pennsylvania were named Dorothy, making it the #306 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 93,705.
How many babies are named Dorothy in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania recorded 36 births of babies named Dorothy in 2025.
What is the rank of Dorothy in Pennsylvania?
Dorothy ranked #306 among girls names in Pennsylvania in 2025.
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.