Dorathea Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationdor-uh-THEE-uh / /ˌdɔːrəˈθiːə/Greek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: Gift; Latin: Gift of God
Historical & Cultural Background
Dorathea is derived from the Greek name Dorothea, which means 'gift of God.' The name has been used in various cultures and languages, often associated with Christian traditions. It has historical significance due to its use by saints and in religious texts. The name has seen varying levels of popularity over the centuries.
Trend Summary
Dorathea has remained relatively uncommon in the U.S., with limited popularity in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Dorothea
- Dorothee
International Variants
- Dorotea (Spanish)
- Doroteya (Bulgarian)
- Dorottya (Hungarian)
Famous people named Dorathea
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dorathea was first seen in the United States in 1883. Dorathea has ranked as high as #824 nationally, which occurred in 1917, and has been most popular in New York, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Dorathea has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Dorathea (1933)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1883 | 7 |
| 1889 | 5 |
| 1890 | 5 |
| 1891 | 6 |
| 1893 | 8 |
| 1895 | 5 |
| 1896 | 8 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1898 | 6 |
| 1901 | 5 |
| 1902 | 8 |
| 1903 | 9 |
| 1905 | 7 |
| 1906 | 9 |
| 1907 | 8 |
| 1908 | 5 |
| 1909 | 13 |
| 1910 | 9 |
| 1911 | 10 |
| 1912 | 13 |
| 1913 | 20 |
| 1914 | 20 |
| 1915 | 23 |
| 1916 | 23 |
| 1917 | 28 |
| 1918 | 21 |
| 1919 | 18 |
| 1920 | 22 |
| 1921 | 22 |
| 1922 | 23 |
| 1923 | 11 |
| 1924 | 20 |
| 1925 | 17 |
| 1926 | 17 |
| 1927 | 15 |
| 1928 | 8 |
| 1929 | 14 |
| 1930 | 15 |
| 1931 | 10 |
| 1932 | 9 |
| 1933 | 12 |
| 1934 | 12 |
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1939 | 7 |
| 1940 | 7 |
| 1941 | 7 |
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1946 | 7 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1948 | 9 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1957 | 7 |
| 1966 | 6 |