Doretha Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Doretha is a name of Greek origin, meaning 'gift of God.' It evolved from the name Dorothea and has historical forms such as Dorita. The name is associated with traits of kindness and generosity, although it does not have specific biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the late 19th century and has variants like Dorothea and Dora.
The name Doretha is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Doretha has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Doretha' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 735th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 581st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 769th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1739th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6304th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 35406th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Doretha' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Doretha"
Pronunciation
/dɔːˈriːθə/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Doretha is derived from the Greek name Dorothea, which means 'gift of God.' The name combines the elements 'doron' (gift) and 'theos' (God).
Meaning
gift of God
Language Evolution
Dorothea, Doretha, Dorita
Historical Usage
Doretha became popular in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, often as a variation of Dorothea.
Variants & Derivatives
Dorothea, Dottie, Dora
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Doretha is considered a vintage name, evoking a sense of nostalgia and charm, though it is not widely used in contemporary naming.
Famous People
Doretha Dix, an American activist, Doretha Williams, a notable artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Doretha"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Doretha"
"Doretha" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 735th of 9107 | 1,724 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 581st of 9204 | 2,613 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 769th of 12526 | 3,145 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1739th of 19264 | 864 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 6304th of 27321 | 199 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 35406th of 35406 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Doretha" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Doretha" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
100.00% 1416th/1416 |
100.00% 1379th/1379 |
19.74% 467th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
84.73% 1310th/1546 |
78.15% 1216th/1556 |
16.11% 379th/2353 |
94.96% 1469th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
43.02% 958th/2227 |
45.19% 1098th/2430 |
17.39% 496th/2853 |
72.00% 1998th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
55.50% 1630th/2937 |
64.40% 2243rd/3483 |
36.10% 1270th/3518 |
83.90% 3393rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Doretha"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Doretha" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.