Dossie
girl nameDossie entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #740 in 1881, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1881–2025
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rank today
#740
peak (1881)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #966 |
| 1890s | #1464 |
| 1900s | #1512 |
| 1910s | #1881 |
| 1920s | #2472 |
| 1930s | #2969 |
| 1940s | #3862 |
| 1950s | #5673 |
| 1960s | #6390 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Dossie are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Dossie alive today was born around 1921, making them about 104 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dossie in 2025?
- Dossie is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Dossie most popular?
- Dossie peaked in 1881, reaching #740 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Dossie with classmates?
- Dossie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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