Dottie
girl name#1382 in 2025Dottie entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #434 in 1944, ranks #1382 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1881–2025
#1382
rank today
#434
peak (1944)
158
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #704 |
| 1890s | #677 |
| 1900s | #830 |
| 1910s | #996 |
| 1920s | #827 |
| 1930s | #609 |
| 1940s | #513 |
| 1950s | #723 |
| 1960s | #1081 |
| 1970s | #1897 |
| 1980s | #4196 |
| 1990s | #11462 |
| 2000s | #11917 |
| 2010s | #5074 |
| 2020s | #1702 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Dottie has been most popular in CA, TX, UT.
Living bearers
About 6,100 people named Dottie are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dottie alive today was born around 1950, making them about 75 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dottie in 2025?
- Dottie ranks #1382 among US girl names in 2025, with 158 babies given the name.
- When was the name Dottie most popular?
- Dottie peaked in 1944, reaching #434 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Dottie with classmates?
- Dottie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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