Holding steady.
Popularity of Dody since 1947
Babies named Dody per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 95 |
| 1960s | 131 |
| 1970s | 99 |
| 1980s | 8 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
The name Dody, a diminutive of Dorothy or Dolores, saw its peak popularity in 1961 and has since become rare. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1947 but never ranked among the top 1000 names. The name's trajectory has been stable in recent years, with fewer than five girls born per year. Dody is a short, friendly name that originated as a nickname but has been used independently. Its usage is concentrated in the mid-20th century, aligning with the popularity of similar nickname names like Betty and Sally.
Dody originated as a diminutive of Dorothy (from Greek Dorothea, 'gift of God') or Dolores (Spanish for 'sorrows', referring to the Virgin Mary). It became an independent given name in the early 20th century, particularly in the United States, where it was used as a nickname and later as a formal name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dot, Dee
Variants: Dodie, Dodee, Dodey
Sibling names for Dody
Names that share Dody's style, for a brother or sister.
