boy's name
Dotson
DOT-sun (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 32
Dotson is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1939 it was given to 5 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 1932, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1928.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Dotson Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1930s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 6 |
| 1930s | 26 |
How Popular Is Dotson?
In 1939, Dotson was given to 5 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.
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 Dotson
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dotson Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dotson over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dotson
- English DOT-sun /ˈdɒtsən/
Sibling Names for Dotson
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dotson — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dotson
How popular is the name Dotson?
In 1939, Dotson was given to 5 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 Dotson a girl's or a boy's name?
Dotson is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dotson?
Dotson has 2 syllables.
When was Dotson most popular?
Dotson peaked in 1932, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.