US Popularity:3011
Origin:Greek
Meaning:gift of God
Though a mischievous variation of Dorothy, Dottie is a girl's name of Greek origin that shares its noble meaning. Stemming from the Greek Dōrothéa, Dottie too means "gift of God," placing it among the company of Theodore and Theodora. Yet, Dottie exists in a league of its own, its playful form adding an interesting flourish as to what such a gift may be. In the realm of popular culture, Dottie has graced painters, baseball players, and performers alike, leaving your little one open to a field of possibilities.

Dottie Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Dottie is currently #2992 on The Bump
Girl:Dottie is currently #1337 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Dottie is currently #3011 in U.S. births
Girl:Dottie is currently #1122 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#3011
in 2022
+ 729
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • Name Doctor, Dottie

  • Behind the Name, Dottie, July 2008

  • Behind the Name, Dorothy, April 2021

  • Behind the Name, Dorothea, December 2022

  • 100,000 Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 127

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