Holding steady.
Popularity of Dotti since 1943
Babies named Dotti per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1958, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Dotti's real moment was 1945.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 36 |
| 1950s | 75 |
| 1960s | 58 |
| 1970s | 13 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 11 |
| 2020s | 15 |
Meaning & origin
Dotti is a diminutive of Dorothy, a name that rose to prominence in the early 20th century and peaked in the 1940s. According to U.S. Social Security data, Dotti's peak year was 1945, when it achieved its highest usage (though it never broke into the top 1000 ranks). The name has since declined and is now extremely rare, with no rank in recent years. Its trajectory is stable, indicating minimal modern usage. Dotti's usage patterns reflect the popularity of Dorothy and its variants among mid-century families, particularly in the 1940s. While not associated with any specific states, its vintage charm may appeal to parents seeking a retro nickname name.
Dotti is a diminutive form of Dorothy, which itself derives from the Greek name Dorothea, meaning 'gift of God'. Dorothy was widely used in English-speaking countries from the 16th century onward, and its pet forms like Dotti emerged as affectionate nicknames. Dotti gained some independent usage in the United States in the mid-20th century, particularly peaking in the 1940s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dot, Dottie
Sibling names for Dotti
Names that share Dotti's style, for a brother or sister.
