Girl nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Dorotea
//ˈdɔɹəʃə//
3 syllablesPeak year: 19227 lettersStarts with D
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Dorotea's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Dorotea's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Dorotea |
|---|---|
| 1896 | 5 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1909 | 5 |
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1918 | 6 |
| 1919 | 7 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1922 | 11 |
| 1923 | 5 |
| 1924 | 9 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1937 | 7 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 2016 | 5 |
Dorotea through the decades
- Dorotea peaked in 1922, when 11 babies were named Dorotea in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1932–2016), use of Dorotea has fallen 12% compared to the 10 years before that.