Doss
Every Doss since 1880 — 445 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Doss
Doss is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,014 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 445 American babies have been named Doss. Its peak came in 1927, when 17 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Doss stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Doss year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #11,014 |
| 2024 | 11 | #7,377 |
| 2023 | 5 | #12,717 |
| 2022 | 10 | #7,914 |
| 2021 | 10 | #7,747 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8,245 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 9 | #8,331 |
| 2017 | 10 | #7,722 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 7 | #9,832 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 8 | #9,079 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 5 | #13,057 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 5 | #9,242 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | 7 | #3,110 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | 8 | #2,716 |
| 1935 | 6 | #3,352 |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | 8 | #3,211 |
| 1920 | 9 | #3,018 |
| 1915 | 8 | #2,887 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | 6 | #844 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Doss in 2025?
Doss ranked #11,014 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Doss?
445 babies have been named Doss in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Doss most popular?
Doss peaked in 1927, when 17 newborns received the name.
Is Doss a boy or girl name?
Doss is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Doss rising or falling?
Doss is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.