Dollie
Dollie is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Gift of God; diminutive form of Dorothy.
Origin and history
Dollie is a historic English name that originated as a diminutive of Dolly, itself a pet form of Dorothy. Popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, it carries a vintage, nostalgic charm. Today it is a rare choice, primarily seen as a classic retro revival name.
Popularity in the United States
19,237 babies in the United States have been named Dollie since 1880. It ranks #1091 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2027.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.6 %)
- GA (10.8 %)
- NC (9 %)
- AL (7.5 %)
- TN (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 1,063 |
| 1890-1900 | 1,546 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,907 |
| 1910-1920 | 3,288 |
| 1920-1930 | 3,891 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,828 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,034 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,341 |
| 1960-1970 | 626 |
| 1970-1980 | 314 |
| 1980-1990 | 194 |
| 1990-2000 | 73 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 53 |
| 2020-2029 | 74 |
Famous people named Dollie
- Dollie Radford: Poet, Writer
Fun facts
- Dollie was ranked among the top 300 names for girls in the United States during the late 1880s.
- Dollie originated as a pet form of Dorothy, which comes from the Greek name Dorothea.