Feminine dossier · first seen 1909
Dotty
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1945
Peak births
53
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Silent Generation
1909Peak 19452025
Quick answers about Dotty
How many people are named Dotty?
An estimated 829 living Americans are named Dotty.
How rare is Dotty?
Dotty is very rare among babies today, with 7 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 86.8% from its 1945 peak.
How old is the typical Dotty?
The median age of a living American named Dotty is approximately 72 years, with most bearers falling between 65 and 81 years old.
Is Dotty still popular?
Yes. Dotty is holding steady, with 7 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Peak year
1945
Decline from peak
86.8%
2025
7
All-time
1,693