Dorothy is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #462 in 2023 with 664 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 714 births ranking #431. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 89.7%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 2,414 girls born was named Dorothy. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.