How Many People Are Named Dorotea?

Complete statistics for the name Dorotea: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Dorotea
Very Rare
Greek

Dorotea, a name of Greek origin meaning 'gift of God,' is incredibly rare, with only 1 in 8,100,758 Americans bearing this unique moniker. There are just 41 people named Dorotea living in the US today, making it a truly special choice. The majority of those named Dorotea are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~41
Living in US
1 in 8,100,758
Americans
1922
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Gift of God
🌐
Origin
Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 33
Personality Traits
Gracious Pious Dignified
33
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 33 is associated with spiritual leadership and humanitarian efforts.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

53,605
Worldwide Bearers
#17,438
Global Rank
🇲🇽 Mexico
9,190
🇵🇭 Philippines
6,623
🇵🇪 Peru
6,507
🇮🇹 Italy
4,239
🇦🇷 Argentina
2,964
🇧🇴 Bolivia
2,805
🇧🇷 Brazil
2,491
🇬🇹 Guatemala
2,312
🇹🇿 Tanzania
2,304
🇪🇸 Spain
2,179

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
41 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 90
5
Would be under 30 (4%)
16
Would be 30–60 (12%)
109
Would be over 60 (84%)

All 130 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: 1922

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
60
Classic Feel
73
Modern Appeal
27
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Dorotea Through the Generations

Dorotea has been a name of steady presence, though rarely seen, in the United States since the early 20th century. Its peak popularity came in 1922 when 11 babies were given this name, but it's remained relatively stable since then. Today, the name Dorotea is predominantly held by older generations, with 84% of its bearers being over 60 years old. This distribution paints a picture of a name that's deeply rooted in the past, cherished by those who grew up with it and passed down through families as a precious legacy.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 28

⭐ Famous People Named Dorotea

Dorothea, also spelt Dorothee (German), Dorothée (French), and Dorotea, is a female given name from Greek Δωροθέα (Dōrothéa) meaning "god's gift". In English it is more commonly spelt Dorothy.…

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✨ Similar Names to Dorotea

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Dorotea's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Dorotea

How Many People Have the Name Dorotea?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 41 people in the United States currently share the name Dorotea. That works out to roughly 1 in every 8,100,758 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Dorotea a Common or Rare Name?

Dorotea 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 Dorotea Mean?

Dorotea means "gift of God" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Dorotea in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Dorotea Most Popular?

The name Dorotea reached peak popularity in 1922, with 11 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 Dorotea?

Approximately 41 people named Dorotea live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 130. That works out to roughly 1 in 8,100,758 Americans.

Is Dorotea a rare name?

Dorotea is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 8,100,758 Americans has this name.

What does the name Dorotea mean?

Dorotea means "gift of God" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Dorotea more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Dorotea are male and 100% are female.

When was Dorotea most popular?

Dorotea peaked in 1922 with 11 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US41
All-Time Births130
1 in X1 in 8,100,758
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age90
Peak Year1922
World Rank#17,438
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.