Girls name · Pennsylvania
Dorothy in Pennsylvania
Dorothy was the 306th most popular girls name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 36 babies named Dorothy that year. Since 1910, Pennsylvania families have named 93,705 babies Dorothy.
Popularity over time
Dorothy in Pennsylvania, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 798 | 6th |
| 1926 | 3,403 | 3rd |
| 1943 | 1,165 | 14th |
| 1959 | 362 | 78th |
| 1976 | 59 | 192nd |
| 1992 | 12 | 657th |
| 2009 | 11 | 794th |
| 2025 | 36 | 306th |
Its rank among girls names in Pennsylvania fell from 6th in 1910 to 306th in 2025.
The most babies named Dorothy in Pennsylvania in a single year was 3,875, in 1924. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1925.
Across the country, Dorothy reached its best rank of #1 in Wisconsin (1915). See Dorothy in every state →
How popular is Dorothy in Pennsylvania?
Dorothy was the 306th most popular girls name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 36 babies named Dorothy that year. Since 1910, Pennsylvania families have named 93,705 babies Dorothy.
How many babies are named Dorothy in Pennsylvania?
In 2025, 36 babies were named Dorothy in Pennsylvania. The most babies named Dorothy in Pennsylvania in a single year was 3,875, in 1924.
What is the rank of Dorothy in Pennsylvania?
Dorothy ranked 306th among girls names in Pennsylvania in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1925.
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.