Dottie
A diminutive of the female given name Dorothy, also spelled Dotty, and sometimes also used as a formal given name.
Every Dottie since 1881 — 9,998 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dottie
Dottie is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,385 in 2025 with 158 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1881, 9,998 American babies have been named Dottie. Its peak came in 1943, when 278 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1940s.
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 Dottie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dottie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 158 | #1,385 |
| 2024 | 160 | #1,400 |
| 2023 | 147 | #1,483 |
| 2022 | 130 | #1,625 |
| 2021 | 95 | #2,030 |
| 2020 | 77 | #2,307 |
| 2019 | 65 | #2,658 |
| 2018 | 59 | #2,849 |
| 2017 | 40 | #3,793 |
| 2016 | 36 | #4,109 |
| 2015 | 40 | #3,788 |
| 2014 | 38 | #3,944 |
| 2013 | 32 | #4,451 |
| 2012 | 20 | #6,409 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9,311 |
| 2010 | 11 | #9,965 |
| 2009 | 17 | #7,439 |
| 2008 | 13 | #9,115 |
| 2007 | 8 | #13,022 |
| 2006 | 8 | #12,729 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 6 | #14,662 |
| 2003 | 5 | #16,482 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 7 | #12,425 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,266 |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,506 |
| 1985 | 23 | #3,645 |
| 1980 | 45 | #2,224 |
| 1975 | 42 | #2,070 |
| 1970 | 71 | #1,446 |
| 1965 | 82 | #1,189 |
| 1960 | 185 | #751 |
| 1955 | 150 | #787 |
| 1950 | 158 | #676 |
| 1945 | 240 | #463 |
| 1940 | 198 | #485 |
| 1935 | 123 | #582 |
| 1930 | 95 | #711 |
| 1925 | 65 | #923 |
| 1920 | 67 | #887 |
| 1915 | 40 | #1,058 |
| 1910 | 16 | #1,129 |
| 1905 | 33 | #609 |
| 1900 | 22 | #784 |
| 1895 | 29 | #549 |
| 1890 | 23 | #551 |
| 1885 | 10 | #702 |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dottie mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Dorothy, also spelled Dotty, and sometimes also used as a formal given name.
How popular is the name Dottie in 2025?
Dottie ranked #1,385 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 158 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dottie?
9,998 babies have been named Dottie in the United States since 1881, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dottie most popular?
Dottie peaked in 1943, when 278 newborns received the name.
Is Dottie a boy or girl name?
Dottie is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dottie rising or falling?
Dottie is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.