Dorothymae is a unique and distinctive given name of English origin. It is believed to have been created by combining two popular names from the early 20th century: Dorothy and Mae.
The name Dorothy has its roots in the Greek language, derived from the words "doron" meaning "gift" and "theos" meaning "god." Thus, Dorothy means "gift of God." It gained popularity through the character Dorothy Gale in L. Frank Baum's classic children's novel "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," published in 1900.
Mae, on the other hand, is a short form or pet name for Mary, which has its origins in Latin and Hebrew languages. In Latin, it means "sea" or "rebelliousness," while in Hebrew, it signifies "bitter" or "wished-for child." Mae became popular as an independent given name during the early 20th century.
The combination of Dorothy and Mae to create Dorothymae is thought to have emerged around the same time these two names were at their peak popularity. However, unlike its individual components, Dorothymae never achieved widespread usage and remains quite rare today.
Throughout history, there are few notable individuals named Dorothymae, making it challenging to trace any significant historical or cultural associations with this name. Therefore, most people who bear the name Dorothymae likely do so because their parents or guardians were drawn to its unique sound and combination of popular elements from previous generations.
The statistics provided show the annual number of births for the name Dorothymae in the United States between the years 1913 and 1931. Over this period, there were a total of 77 babies named Dorothymae born in the U.S.
In the earliest year recorded, 1913, there were only five births with the name Dorothymae. This number increased to eight in 1918 and peaked at eleven in 1919. After this peak, the annual birth numbers fluctuated between seven and ten until they reached another peak of twelve in 1926.
Following this second peak, the popularity of the name began to decline. There were seven births in 1927, five in 1928, and then a slight increase to six births each in 1931. Despite these fluctuations, it's clear that Dorothymae was quite popular among parents during this era.
These statistics demonstrate how the popularity of a name can vary over time and can help us understand the trends in baby naming during this specific period in the United States.