How Many People Are Named Dorthea?
Complete statistics for the name Dorthea: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Dorthea, a very rare female name, is held by just 1,198 people in the US, making up 1 in 275,434 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1921 with 69 births, and now it's considered a classic, slowly declining in usage.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 80All 2,430 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: 1921Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Dorthea Through the Generations
Dorthea has been a name that's seen its best days in the past, peaking in 1921 with 69 births. Today, the majority of those named Dorthea are over 60, with only 52 under-30 and 536 aged between 30 and 60. This indicates a strong generational skew towards older individuals, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Dorthea's Germanic roots
📄 About the Name Dorthea
How Many People Have the Name Dorthea?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,198 people in the United States currently share the name Dorthea. That works out to roughly 1 in every 275,434 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Dorthea a Common or Rare Name?
Dorthea 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 Dorthea Mean?
Dorthea means "virtuous" and comes from Germanic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Dorthea in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Dorthea Most Popular?
The name Dorthea reached peak popularity in 1921, with 69 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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 Dorthea?
Approximately 1,198 people named Dorthea live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,430. That works out to roughly 1 in 275,434 Americans.
Is Dorthea a rare name?
Dorthea is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 275,434 Americans has this name.
What does the name Dorthea mean?
Dorthea means "virtuous" and comes from Germanic origins.
Is Dorthea more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Dorthea are male and 100% are female.
When was Dorthea most popular?
Dorthea peaked in 1921 with 69 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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.