Dot

Girl name

Dot has been given to 1,392 babies in the U.S. since 1883. It peaked in 1935.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,392

Peak year

1935 (46 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1883

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

98% girls / 2% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Dot — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Donboy

168,839 babies since 1880

Dovboy

3,623 babies since 1949

Docboy

1,391 babies since 1880

Dowboy

1,091 babies since 1880

Doyboy

765 babies since 1914

Datboy

534 babies since 1979

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Dot.

Monnagirl

1,385 babies since 1899

Roseleegirl

1,403 babies since 1895

Darlynegirl

1,414 babies since 1915

Nadeangirl

1,365 babies since 1908

Reitagirl

1,364 babies since 1889

Genellgirl

1,437 babies since 1912

Voncilegirl

1,445 babies since 1910

Johannegirl

1,452 babies since 1895

FAQ

How popular is the name Dot?

Dot has been given to 1,392 babies in the U.S. since 1883. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Dot peak?

Dot peaked in 1935, when 46 babies were given the name.

Is Dot a girl or boy name?

Dot is primarily a girl name (98% of babies named Dot are girls).

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