Dot
Every Dot since 1883 — 1,392 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dot
Dot is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,017 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1883, 1,392 American babies have been named Dot. Its peak came in 1935, when 46 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1930s.
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 Dot stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dot year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #9,017 | — | — |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,375 | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | #15,818 | — | — |
| 2022 | 10 | #9,883 | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | #15,886 | — | — |
| 2020 | 7 | #12,496 | — | — |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,270 | — | — |
| 2018 | 9 | #10,798 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | 15 | #3,252 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | 7 | #4,422 | — | — |
| 1945 | 20 | #1,893 | — | — |
| 1940 | 26 | #1,529 | — | — |
| 1935 | 46 | #1,020 | — | — |
| 1930 | 31 | #1,376 | — | — |
| 1925 | 27 | #1,619 | 5 | #4,375 |
| 1920 | 29 | #1,520 | — | — |
| 1915 | 13 | #2,290 | — | — |
| 1910 | 10 | #1,551 | — | — |
| 1905 | 5 | #2,018 | — | — |
| 1900 | 11 | #1,184 | — | — |
| 1895 | 8 | #1,218 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Dot
- Dot Jones Actor · b. 1964
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dot in 2025?
Dot ranked #9,017 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dot?
1,392 babies have been named Dot in the United States since 1883, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dot most popular?
Dot peaked in 1935, when 46 newborns received the name.
Is Dot a boy or girl name?
Dot is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dot rising or falling?
Dot is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Dot?
Well-known people named Dot include Dot Jones (actor).