Holding steady.
Popularity of Dozier since 1884
Babies named Dozier per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1917, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Dozier's real moment was 1884.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 6 |
| 1890s | 17 |
| 1900s | 11 |
| 1910s | 79 |
| 1920s | 91 |
| 1930s | 68 |
| 1940s | 34 |
| 1950s | 37 |
| 1960s | 18 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dozier is a surname-turned-given-name with French origins, first recorded as a first name in 1884. It has never been common, and its trajectory is stable, meaning it has remained consistently rare. The name did not appear in any top states in the data, and its one-in-N figure is unavailable due to its extreme rarity. Its peak year of recorded use is 1884, the same year it first appeared, indicating that it has never surpassed that early level of use. For parents seeking a distinctive name with a strong surname feel and historical roots, Dozier offers an unusual choice that is almost certain to remain unique.
Dozier is primarily a surname of French origin, derived from the Old French word 'osier' meaning 'willow' or 'osier bed', indicating someone who lived near such a place. It was brought to England after the Norman Conquest and later adopted as a given name, particularly in the American South. The name has never been common as a first name and saw its first recorded use in 1884.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Dozier
Sibling names for Dozier
Names that share Dozier's style, for a brother or sister.
