Girls name · Wisconsin
Dorothy in Wisconsin
Dorothy was the 279th most popular girls name in Wisconsin in 2025, with 19 babies named Dorothy that year. Since 1910, Wisconsin families have named 23,613 babies Dorothy.
Popularity over time
Dorothy in Wisconsin, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 207 | 4th |
| 1924 | 1,087 | 1st |
| 1939 | 268 | 21st |
| 1953 | 81 | 97th |
| 1968 | 24 | 214th |
| 1982 | 9 | 396th |
| 2011 | 6 | 753rd |
| 2025 | 19 | 279th |
Its rank among girls names in Wisconsin fell from 4th in 1910 to 279th in 2025.
The most babies named Dorothy in Wisconsin in a single year was 1,199, in 1921. Its best showing was #1 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 Wisconsin?
Dorothy was the 279th most popular girls name in Wisconsin in 2025, with 19 babies named Dorothy that year. Since 1910, Wisconsin families have named 23,613 babies Dorothy.
How many babies are named Dorothy in Wisconsin?
In 2025, 19 babies were named Dorothy in Wisconsin. The most babies named Dorothy in Wisconsin in a single year was 1,199, in 1921.
What is the rank of Dorothy in Wisconsin?
Dorothy ranked 279th among girls names in Wisconsin in 2025. Its best showing was #1 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.