Girls name · Virginia
Dorothy in Virginia
Dorothy was the 361st most popular girls name in Virginia in 2025, with 22 babies named Dorothy that year. Since 1910, Virginia families have named 27,160 babies Dorothy.
Popularity over time
Dorothy in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 130 | 13th |
| 1926 | 875 | 2nd |
| 1943 | 486 | 11th |
| 1959 | 138 | 73rd |
| 1975 | 29 | 189th |
| 1991 | 15 | 371st |
| 2009 | 7 | 922nd |
| 2025 | 22 | 361st |
Its rank among girls names in Virginia fell from 13th in 1910 to 361st in 2025.
The most babies named Dorothy in Virginia in a single year was 1,003, in 1924. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1923.
Across the country, Dorothy reached its best rank of #1 in Wisconsin (1915). See Dorothy in every state →
How popular is Dorothy in Virginia?
Dorothy was the 361st most popular girls name in Virginia in 2025, with 22 babies named Dorothy that year. Since 1910, Virginia families have named 27,160 babies Dorothy.
How many babies are named Dorothy in Virginia?
In 2025, 22 babies were named Dorothy in Virginia. The most babies named Dorothy in Virginia in a single year was 1,003, in 1924.
What is the rank of Dorothy in Virginia?
Dorothy ranked 361st among girls names in Virginia in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1923.
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.