Dorothy is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #193 in 2024 with 251 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 289 births ranking #177. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,294.4%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 1,028 girls born was named Dorothy. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.