Dorothea
- Pronunciation
- [Dor-ah-thee-ah]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Danish Form Of Dorothy (God's Gift)
- Origin
- Danish
Dorothea Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 34,308 baby girls have been named Dorothea. The name peaked in 1920 with 1,110 US births that year (rank #187). In 2024, ranked #2066 nationally — 1,879 places below its 1920 peak.
Top States for Dorothea
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Dorothea births are: New York (4,761), Pennsylvania (3,200), Massachusetts (2,080).
Other Danish-Origin Names Like Dorothea
If you like Dorothea's Danish origin, consider these related names: Abellona, Agneta, Almeta, Anders, Annemette. Browse all Danish names →
8-Letter Names Starting with D
Names with Dorothea's exact length and starting letter: Dac Kien, Daedalus, Daffodil, Daganyah, Daguenet.
Quick Facts About Dorothea
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thea | Divine | Female | Greek |
Famous People Named Dorothea
1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Dorothea.
- Dorothea Dix was an American social reformer who worked for the betterment of the life of the insane.
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Compare Dorothea to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Dorothea against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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