girl's name
Dody
DOH-dee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 343
Dody is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1980 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1959, when 25 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1947.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Dody Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1940s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 95 |
| 1960s | 131 |
| 1970s | 99 |
| 1980s | 8 |
How Popular Is Dody?
In 1980, Dody was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Dody Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Dody
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dody Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dody over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dody
- English DOH-dee
Sibling Names for Dody
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dody — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dody
How popular is the name Dody?
In 1980, Dody was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Dody a girl's or a boy's name?
Dody is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dody?
Dody has 2 syllables.
When was Dody most popular?
Dody peaked in 1959, when 25 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.