Dorothy is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #421 in 2025 with 743 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 743 births ranking #421. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 112.3%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 2,163 girls born was named Dorothy. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.