Dottie
Dottie is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Gift of God.
Origin and history
Dottie is a diminutive of Dorothy or Dorothea, originating from the Greek name Dorotheos. Historically popular as an independent given name in the mid-20th century, it has recently seen a modest resurgence as a vintage nickname choice. It conveys a friendly, retro charm in modern U.S. naming trends.
Popularity in the United States
9,998 babies in the United States have been named Dottie since 1880. It ranks #1643 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1359.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10 %)
- WV (9.2 %)
- KY (8.5 %)
- OH (8.2 %)
- NC (7.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 94 |
| 1890-1900 | 204 |
| 1900-1910 | 213 |
| 1910-1920 | 400 |
| 1920-1930 | 813 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,210 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,265 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,704 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,122 |
| 1970-1980 | 494 |
| 1980-1990 | 228 |
| 1990-2000 | 67 |
| 2000-2010 | 64 |
| 2010-2019 | 353 |
| 2020-2029 | 767 |
Famous people named Dottie
- Dottie West: Singer, Songwriter
- Dottie Pepper: Golfer, Sports Broadcaster
Fun facts
- Dottie originated as an informal nickname for Dorothy before gaining official usage as an independent legal first name.
- The name was most commonly given in the United States during the 1920s through the 1950s.