Dollie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Dollie is a name derived from the Greek name Dorothea, meaning 'gift of God.' It evolved through the Old English form Dorothy before becoming the modern diminutive Dollie. The name is often associated with traits of charm and sweetness, though it does not have a direct biblical context. Dollie saw a rise in popularity in the 19th century and remains a vintage choice today.
The name Dollie is most popular in West Virginia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl 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. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Dollie has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Dollie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4523rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5874th out of 6773 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 302nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 427th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 876th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2258th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5954th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 20160th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11139th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Dollie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Dollie"
Pronunciation
/ˈdɑːli/
Origin
English
Etymology
Dollie is a diminutive form of the name Dorothy, which comes from the Greek name Dorothea, meaning 'gift of God.'
Meaning
gift of God
Language Evolution
Dorothea (Greek), Dorothy (Old English), Dollie (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Dollie gained popularity in the 19th century as a pet form of Dorothy, which itself was widely used in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Dolly, Doll, Dorothy
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Dollie is seen as a charming and vintage name, often associated with a sense of sweetness and innocence.
Famous People
Dollie Parton, American singer-songwriter and actress, Dollie de Leon, Filipino actress
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Dollie"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Dollie"
"Dollie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 4523rd of 7545 | 44 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 5874th of 6773 | 11 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 302nd of 9107 | 8,195 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 427th of 9204 | 4,791 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 876th of 12526 | 2,488 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2258th of 19264 | 582 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5954th of 27321 | 216 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 20160th of 35406 | 39 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 11139th of 30306 | 99 |
Regional Popularity of "Dollie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Dollie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
29.66% 420th/1416 |
51.92% 716th/1379 |
9.13% 216th/2366 |
58.93% 673rd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
36.35% 562nd/1546 |
54.11% 842nd/1556 |
12.54% 295th/2353 |
60.50% 936th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
54.29% 1209th/2227 |
64.03% 1556th/2430 |
20.15% 575th/2853 |
50.27% 1395th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
82.43% 2421st/2937 |
- |
57.45% 2021st/3518 |
78.14% 3160th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
91.20% 4737th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Dollie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Dollie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.