Dorothea Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Dorothea means 'gift of God'.
Meaning of the Name Dorothea
Dorothea is a feminine name of Greek origin. It is derived from the Greek word 'doron' meaning 'gift' and 'theos' meaning 'god'. The name can be interpreted as 'gift of God'. Dorothea has been used in various cultures throughout history, and it has a strong religious connotation. It is a classic and timeless name that signifies blessings and divine favor.
Popularity of the Name Dorothea
The popularity for the name Dorothea peaked in popularity in the year 1920 with 1,110 births, which ranked number 324 out of 9,634 unique names for that year. Dorothea had the most female births in 1920 with 1,110, which ranked number 187 out of 5,767 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1956 with 6, which ranked number 3,534 out of 4,454 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Dorothea has increased sharply over the last ten years from 19 births to 62 births, an increase of 226.32%. Among females, Dorothea has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 19 births to 62 births, an increase of 226.32%.
Nationwide Popularity of Dorothea
- 20 Year Trend of Dorothea: 87.88%
- 10 Year Trend of Dorothea: 226.32%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Dorothea: 226.32%
Popularity of Dorothea by State
Among females, Dorothea was most popular in Northeastern states with 10 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 8 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Dorothea. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 2367 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 872 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 2109 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Dorothea
- Total Births of Dorothea: 70 (12.55%)
- Female Births of Dorothea: 70 (12.55%)
Given the upward trend of Dorothea over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 12.55% increase in total births, for a total of 70 births in 2024. For Females, births for Dorothea have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 70 female births in 2024, an increase of 12.55%.