Dorothy is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #487 in 2022 with 645 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 714 births ranking #431. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 84.3%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 2,541 girls born was named Dorothy. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.