How Many People Are Named Dorthy?

Curious about how common the name Dorthy is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 20,408
Popularity Level Very Rare
Probability 1 in 16,170 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 20,408 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Dorthy.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 16,170 people has this name.

This classification places Dorthy in the Very Rare category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Dorthy

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Very Rare

Probability: 1 in 16,170 people

Total Count

20,408

Top 25%

Gender Distribution

Male: 79
Female: 20,329

Predicted Gender

Male

Age Information

Average Age: 90

  • Young (<30) 226
  • Adult (30–60) 857
  • Old (>60) 19,325

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 0.0%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alabama 1,046
  • Arkansas 1,449
  • California 279
  • Colorado 16
  • Florida 243
  • Georgia 818
  • Iowa 98
  • Idaho 6
  • Illinois 405
  • Indiana 307
  • Kansas 109
  • Kentucky 1,146
  • Louisiana 631
  • Maryland 11
  • Michigan 225
  • Minnesota 10
  • Missouri 677
  • Mississippi 1,663
  • North Carolina 826
  • Nebraska 82
  • New Jersey 7
  • New Mexico 5
  • New York 122
  • Ohio 445
  • Oklahoma 844
  • Oregon 11
  • Pennsylvania 311
  • South Carolina 617
  • South Dakota 11
  • Tennessee 1,409
  • Texas 2,045
  • Utah 19
  • Virginia 268
  • Washington 28
  • Wisconsin 42
  • West Virginia 520
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Dorthy?

Approximately 20,408 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Dorthy, based on statistical analysis.

Is Dorthy a rare name?

Dorthy is considered Very Rare when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.