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Summary

The name 'Dock' originates from Middle English, with roots in the Old English term 'docc', meaning 'small man' or 'muscle'. It has evolved through historical forms such as 'docke' and has maintained a consistent meaning related to its origins. The name does not have significant biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the late Middle Ages and is now perceived as unique and traditional, with a few notable bearers in various fields.

The name Dock is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Dock has been stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Dock' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 514th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 874th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1378th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2639th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5888th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 15374th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 17702nd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Dock' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.