Dock
Dock is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Dock worker, basin, or reference to the dock plant.
Origin and history
Dock is an English name originally derived from a occupational surname or topographic feature related to a dock or basin, or as a nickname from the dock plant. Historically used as a given name in the United States, particularly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it has become very rare today.
Popularity in the United States
5,383 babies in the United States have been named Dock since 1880. It ranks #1665 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1916.
States where it is most popular
- NC (19.7 %)
- GA (19.4 %)
- AL (16.6 %)
- MS (11.6 %)
- SC (9.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 583 |
| 1890-1900 | 589 |
| 1900-1910 | 469 |
| 1910-1920 | 918 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,032 |
| 1930-1940 | 559 |
| 1940-1950 | 433 |
| 1950-1960 | 342 |
| 1960-1970 | 153 |
| 1970-1980 | 140 |
| 1980-1990 | 85 |
| 1990-2000 | 47 |
| 2000-2010 | 17 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 11 |
Fun facts
- Dock was most frequently given as a baby name in the late 19th century in the United States before steadily declining.
- Like many traditional American given names, Dock originated as an English family surname.