Holding steady.
Popularity of Dodi since 1954
Babies named Dodi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 49 |
| 1960s | 165 |
| 1970s | 233 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dodi is a rare name in the United States, first recorded in 1954. It reached its peak popularity in 1971 but has never cracked the top 1000. The name has remained stable in usage with very few babies receiving it each year; the most recent data from 2025 shows no ranking and a 1-in-N value that is too low to calculate. Top states for the name are not recorded due to low frequency. The name carries dual etymological possibilities: as a diminutive of Dorothy from Greek roots or as a variant of Dawud from Arabic. It has a gentle, vintage feel that may appeal to parents seeking an uncommon name with multiple cultural touchpoints.
Dodi is primarily an English diminutive of Dorothy, itself from Greek Dorothea meaning 'gift of God'. It can also be a variant of Dawud, the Arabic form of David, meaning 'beloved'. The name gained recognition in English-speaking countries but remains uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Dodie, Dodee
Sibling names for Dodi
Names that share Dodi's style, for a brother or sister.
