girl's name
Dottye
DOT-ee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 33
Dottye is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1955 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 1949, when 6 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.
Dottye Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1940s to 1950s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 16 |
| 1950s | 17 |
How Popular Is Dottye?
In 1955, Dottye 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 Dottye
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
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How to Say Dottye
- English DOT-ee
Sibling Names for Dottye
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dottye — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dottye
How popular is the name Dottye?
In 1955, Dottye 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 Dottye a girl's or a boy's name?
Dottye is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dottye?
Dottye has 2 syllables.
When was Dottye most popular?
Dottye peaked in 1949, when 6 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.