Dodi
Every Dodi since 1954 — 463 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dodi
Dodi is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1954, 463 American babies have been named Dodi. Its peak came in 1971, when 59 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Dodi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dodi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
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| 1980 | 11 | #6,021 | — | — |
| 1975 | 12 | #4,930 | — | — |
| 1970 | 43 | #1,957 | — | — |
| 1965 | 18 | #2,962 | — | — |
| 1960 | 14 | #3,393 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Dodi
- Dodi Fayed Celebrity · 1955–1997
- Dodi Lukebakio Soccer player · b. 1997
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dodi in 2025?
Dodi did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Dodi?
463 babies have been named Dodi in the United States since 1954, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dodi most popular?
Dodi peaked in 1971, when 59 newborns received the name.
Is Dodi a boy or girl name?
Dodi is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dodi rising or falling?
Dodi has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Dodi?
Well-known people named Dodi include Dodi Fayed (celebrity), Dodi Lukebakio (soccer player).