Dorothy is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #483 in 2021 with 649 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 714 births ranking #431. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 85.4%. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 2,527 girls born was named Dorothy. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.