Dorthea Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Dorthea is a name of Greek origin meaning 'gift of God'. It evolved from the Greek 'Dorothea' and has various forms in different languages. The name reflects traits of kindness and grace, with no specific biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 19th century and is currently viewed as a vintage name.
The name Dorthea is most popular in Oklahoma, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest 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, Dorthea 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, 'Dorthea' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1159th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1620th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1952nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3122nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6048th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 20556th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 23432nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Dorthea' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Dorthea"
Pronunciation
/dɔːrˈθiːə/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
Dorthea is derived from the Greek name 'Dorothea', which means 'gift of God'. The name combines the elements 'doron', meaning 'gift', and 'theos', meaning 'God'.
Meaning
gift of God
Language Evolution
Dorothea (Greek), Dorotea (Spanish), Dorothea (Dutch), Dorthea (English)
Historical Usage
Dorthea gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, influenced by the broader acceptance of biblical names and their meanings.
Variants & Derivatives
Dora, Dottie, Dori
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Dorthea is perceived as a vintage name that carries a classic charm, often associated with kindness and grace.
Famous People
Dorthea Dix, an American activist for the mentally ill, Dorthea Lange, an influential American photographer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Dorthea"
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 "Dorthea"
"Dorthea" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1159th of 9107 | 750 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1620th of 9204 | 444 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1952nd of 12526 | 587 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3122nd of 19264 | 354 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 6048th of 27321 | 211 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 20556th of 35406 | 37 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 23432nd of 30306 | 15 |
Regional Popularity of "Dorthea" 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 "Dorthea" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
57.06% 808th/1416 |
72.66% 1002nd/1379 |
60.78% 1438th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
95.54% 1477th/1546 |
- |
83.98% 1976th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
77.37% 1723rd/2227 |
78.19% 1900th/2430 |
89.03% 2540th/2853 |
85.12% 2362nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
89.27% 2622nd/2937 |
92.94% 3237th/3483 |
- |
80.61% 3260th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Dorthea"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Dorthea" 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.