Dot
How to say it: DOT · /ˈdɑt/
English pet form of Dorothy, Greek 'gift of God' - spunky vintage nickname-name from early 1900s.
Dot was the 7,467th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 11 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1930s, its births are up 3.2-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #6,832 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #7,467 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 11 |
| Share of births | 1 in 301,394 |
| Peak decade | 1930s |
| Change over 10 years | ×3.2 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #6,832 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Dot peaked in the 1930s.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Dot is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Greek.
Famous people named Dot
- Dot Jones (born 1964)Athlete, actor
- Dot Richardson (born 1961)Softball player
- Dot Farley (1881–1971)American actress and scenario writer
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