The name Dorothea has seen a significant fluctuation in popularity over the past century and a half in the United States. During the late 19th century, it was quite popular, with the number of births ranging from a low of 16 in 1880 to a high of 253 in 1899.
The turn of the century brought a significant increase in popularity for Dorothea, with the number of births peaking at 1076 in 1917. This trend continued into the early 20th century, with over 1000 births recorded each year from 1910 to 1923.
However, starting around 1924, there was a noticeable decline in the popularity of the name Dorothea. The number of births dropped below 500 per year and continued to decrease throughout the mid-20th century. By the late 1960s, the number of births had fallen below 100 per year.
The latter half of the 20th century saw a further decline in the popularity of Dorothea. Between 1970 and 2000, there were fewer than 50 births recorded each year on average.
However, in recent years, there has been a resurgence in the popularity of the name Dorothea. After falling to an all-time low of just 14 births in 2005, the number of births began to increase again. Between 2010 and 2023, the number of births ranged from a low of 16 in 2011 to a high of 74 in 2021.
Overall, despite its fluctuations in popularity, Dorothea has been given to a total of 34,214 babies in the United States over the past century and a half. This makes it a name with a rich history and enduring appeal.