Dotty Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Dotty is an English name derived from the Greek Dorothea, meaning 'gift of God'. It evolved through the Old English form Dorothy into its modern diminutive Dotty. The name is often associated with playful and affectionate traits. There is no significant biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 19th century and remains perceived as friendly and whimsical.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Dotty"
Pronunciation
/ˈdɒti/
Origin
English
Etymology
Dotty 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), Dotty (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Dotty gained popularity in the 19th century as a playful and affectionate form of Dorothy.
Variants & Derivatives
Dottie, Dorothy, Dot
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Dotty is often perceived as a charming and whimsical name, associated with a friendly and lighthearted personality.
Famous People
Dotty West, American country singer, Dotty McLeod, British television presenter
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✨ Dotty Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 53 peak births in 1945
Geographic Spread
Popular across 8 US states, with strongest presence in West Virginia
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Dotty"
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 "Dotty"
"Dotty" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2498th of 9107 | 224 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1231st of 9204 | 681 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1844th of 12526 | 641 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 6923rd of 19264 | 100 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 24966th of 27321 | 7 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 35406th of 35406 | 5 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 19402nd of 30306 | 28 |
Regional Popularity of "Dotty" 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 "Dotty" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
100.00% 1416th/1416 |
68.02% 938th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
75.55% 1168th/1546 |
77.38% 1204th/1556 |
52.78% 1242nd/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
94.32% 2292nd/2430 |
71.57% 2042nd/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Dotty"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Dotty" 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.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Dotty" in the United States
The name Dotty is most popular in West Virginia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. 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, Dotty has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South. 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. Across generations, 'Dotty' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2498th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1231st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1844th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6923rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 24966th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 35406th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 19402nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Dotty' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.