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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Dorothee — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Dorothea|Dorothy
GreekGirl→ Stable

Dorothee

DOR-oh-tay · 3 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13935 in 2021

Peak: #13935 in 2021

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13935 in 2021

Peak: #13935 in 2021

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)19352021

Rank #13935 · Falling since 1935

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Dorothee scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
Greek originReligiousClassic3-syllableFeminineGerman heritageVintageVintage-risingFormalGrandmother chic
Character
spiritual generositysocially conscious
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Dorothees

compassionatecourageouspropheticcontemplativeactivist
STRONG
High confidence

Dorothee is a Greek girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Dorothee at a Glance
Meaning:From Greek Dorothea, combining 'doron' (gift) and 'theos' (God), meaning 'gift of God'. Popular in German-speaking regions as Dorothee.
Language root:Greek · Koine Greek via German
Peak rank:#13935 in 2021
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Dorothee Sölle
German theologian and poet
Similar Sound
DorothyDoreenDoraDorisDeloresDiane
Similar Style
MargaretBeatriceEleanorConstanceJosephineMatilda
Works well with
HenryFrederickClaraAmeliaWilhelmCharlotteErnstSophia
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Dorothee · Overview
Summary

Dorothee is a Greek girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Classic · Religious · Romantic character
Dorothee carries a gentle, warm, soft quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
dorothee.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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