Girls name · Texas
Dorothy in Texas
Dorothy was the 607th most popular girls name in Texas in 2025, with 52 babies named Dorothy that year. Since 1910, Texas families have named 52,986 babies Dorothy.
Popularity over time
Dorothy in Texas, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 167 | 18th |
| 1926 | 1,908 | 2nd |
| 1943 | 848 | 14th |
| 1959 | 255 | 99th |
| 1976 | 62 | 287th |
| 1992 | 32 | 618th |
| 2009 | 19 | 1315th |
| 2025 | 52 | 607th |
Its rank among girls names in Texas fell from 18th in 1910 to 607th in 2025.
The most babies named Dorothy in Texas in a single year was 2,134, in 1925. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1915.
Across the country, Dorothy reached its best rank of #1 in Wisconsin (1915). See Dorothy in every state →
How popular is Dorothy in Texas?
Dorothy was the 607th most popular girls name in Texas in 2025, with 52 babies named Dorothy that year. Since 1910, Texas families have named 52,986 babies Dorothy.
How many babies are named Dorothy in Texas?
In 2025, 52 babies were named Dorothy in Texas. The most babies named Dorothy in Texas in a single year was 2,134, in 1925.
What is the rank of Dorothy in Texas?
Dorothy ranked 607th among girls names in Texas in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1915.
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.