Girls name · Tennessee
Dorothy in Tennessee
Dorothy was the 353rd most popular girls name in Tennessee in 2025, with 23 babies named Dorothy that year. Since 1910, Tennessee families have named 28,522 babies Dorothy.
Popularity over time
Dorothy in Tennessee, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 102 | 19th |
| 1926 | 963 | 2nd |
| 1942 | 525 | 10th |
| 1958 | 158 | 55th |
| 1973 | 34 | 168th |
| 1989 | 19 | 248th |
| 2005 | 11 | 538th |
| 2025 | 23 | 353rd |
Its rank among girls names in Tennessee fell from 19th in 1910 to 353rd in 2025.
The most babies named Dorothy in Tennessee in a single year was 1,059, in 1927. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1919.
Across the country, Dorothy reached its best rank of #1 in Wisconsin (1915). See Dorothy in every state →
How popular is Dorothy in Tennessee?
Dorothy was the 353rd most popular girls name in Tennessee in 2025, with 23 babies named Dorothy that year. Since 1910, Tennessee families have named 28,522 babies Dorothy.
How many babies are named Dorothy in Tennessee?
In 2025, 23 babies were named Dorothy in Tennessee. The most babies named Dorothy in Tennessee in a single year was 1,059, in 1927.
What is the rank of Dorothy in Tennessee?
Dorothy ranked 353rd among girls names in Tennessee in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1919.
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.