Dock
Boy nameDock has been given to 5,383 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1920.
Meaning & origin
As an English surname, possibly from the noun duck. * As a Norwegian surname, from Old Norse dǫkk (“pit, depression”), from Proto-Germanic *dankwaz (“dark”). * As a German surname, spelling variant of Docke, related to the noun Tuch (“cloth, piece of fabric”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
5,383
Peak year
1920 (128 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Dock — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Dock.
FAQ
How popular is the name Dock?
Dock has been given to 5,383 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Dock peak?
Dock peaked in 1920, when 128 babies were given the name.
Is Dock a girl or boy name?
Dock is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Dock are boys).
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