How Many People Are Named Dodie?

Complete statistics for the name Dodie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Dodie
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Dodie is a rare name with very few people bearing it today; only 1,107 live in the US, making up just 1 in 298,116 Americans. The majority of Dodies are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.

~1,107
Living in US
1 in 298,116
Americans
1971
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Dodie
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Nostalgic Resilient Traditional
1
Life Path Number

People with life-path number 1 are natural leaders, that's why they're often found taking charge in various aspects of their lives.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

7,018
Worldwide Bearers
#77,422
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
4,612
🇵🇭 Philippines
1,086
🇨🇩 DR Congo
370
🇮🇩 Indonesia
330
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
233
🇨🇦 Canada
218
🇬🇧 England
37
🇦🇺 Australia
12
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
12
🇲🇾 Malaysia
11

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,107 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 61
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
607
Would be 30–60 (48%)
651
Would be over 60 (52%)

All 1,258 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1971

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
89
Classic Feel
46
Modern Appeal
54
International
95

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Dodie Through the Generations

Dodie has seen its peak popularity in 1971 when 89 babies were named Dodie, marking a high point in the name's usage. Over the decades, the name has maintained a stable presence, though it's now predominantly associated with older individuals. With an average age of 61, Dodie's current demographic reflects a generation that embraced the name during its heyday, creating a nostalgic connection to a bygone era.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 61
California 58
Louisiana 54
Ohio 36
Pennsylvania 28
Michigan 19
New York 12
Georgia 5
Illinois 5
Indiana 5

⭐ Famous People Named Dodie

Dodi, Dodie, or Dody is a given name of various origins, used for both men and women. When used as a feminine name, it may be a diminutive for Dolores or Dorothy.…

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✨ Similar Names to Dodie

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Dodie's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Dodie

How Many People Have the Name Dodie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,107 people in the United States currently share the name Dodie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 298,116 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Dodie a Common or Rare Name?

Dodie is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Dodie Mean?

Dodie means "creative variant of Dodie" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Dodie in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Dodie Most Popular?

The name Dodie reached peak popularity in 1971, with 89 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Dodie?

Approximately 1,107 people named Dodie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,258. That works out to roughly 1 in 298,116 Americans.

Is Dodie a rare name?

Dodie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 298,116 Americans has this name.

What does the name Dodie mean?

Dodie means "creative variant of Dodie" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Dodie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Dodie are male and 100% are female.

When was Dodie most popular?

Dodie peaked in 1971 with 89 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,107
All-Time Births1,258
1 in X1 in 298,116
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age61
Peak Year1971
World Rank#77,422
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.