Dottie
How to say it: DOT-ee · /ˈdɑti/
Diminutive of Dorothy (Greek 'gift of God') - vintage nickname revived as independent name.
Dottie was the 1,136th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 158 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1940s, its births are up 3.6-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #730 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,136 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 158 |
| Share of births | 1 in 20,983 |
| Peak decade | 1940s |
| Change over 10 years | ×3.6 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #730 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After nearly fading from view in the 2000s, Dottie has returned. It remains well below its 1940s high, though growth looks likely.
What goes with it
Bright and snappy in two beats, Dottie feels gentle and playful. Millie makes a sweet companion, as does Elsie.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Dottie is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Greek.
England and Wales: #218.
Famous people named Dottie
- Dottie West (1932–1991)American country music singer and songwriter
- Dottie Pepper (born 1965)American professional golfer
- Dottie Dodgion (1929–2021)American musician
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