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Dorothy
GirlMeaning of Dorothy: Greek: 'gift of God'
Dorothy is a girl's name most strongly associated with Greek naming. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 419th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 193rd in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#419
743 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#193
251 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
1,115,908
First recorded 1880 · peak 1924
Trend
rising
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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