Doretha is a unique and distinctive name of American origin. It is a variant spelling of the Hebrew name Dorothea, which means "gift of God." The name has been in use since medieval times and was popular among European royalty. In the United States, Doretha gained popularity during the early to mid-20th century but has since become less common. Despite its rarity today, Doretha remains a beautiful and meaningful name with deep historical roots.
"From a peak of 195 births annually between 1950 and 1957, the popularity of the name Doretha has dramatically decreased to an average of less than 10 births per year since the mid-1970s. Between 1986 and 1995, there were only three years with more than 13 births, and from 1992 onwards, the number of annual births with this name has consistently been below 10."