How Many People Are Named Doretha?
Complete statistics for the name Doretha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Doretha, a very rare female name, is held by just 4,377 people in the US, making it unique to 1 in 75,393 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1956 but has remained stable since then, with most people named Doretha being over 60.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 81All 8,562 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1956Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Doretha Through the Generations
Doretha has been a name that's seen its peak and now enjoys a stable presence in the United States. With only 198 births in 1956, it's clear that Doretha was never a mainstream choice. Today, the name is predominantly held by older individuals, with 89% of those named Doretha being over 60 years old. This age skew paints a picture of a name that's deeply rooted in the past, yet still cherished by a select few.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Doretha's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Doretha
How Many People Have the Name Doretha?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,377 people in the United States currently share the name Doretha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 75,393 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Doretha a Common or Rare Name?
Doretha is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Doretha Mean?
Doretha means "creative variant of Dora" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Doretha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Doretha Most Popular?
The name Doretha reached peak popularity in 1956, with 198 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Doretha?
Approximately 4,377 people named Doretha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 8,562. That works out to roughly 1 in 75,393 Americans.
Is Doretha a rare name?
Doretha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 75,393 Americans has this name.
What does the name Doretha mean?
Doretha means "creative variant of Dora" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Doretha more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Doretha are male and 100% are female.
When was Doretha most popular?
Doretha peaked in 1956 with 198 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.