Doddie
A masculine diminutive form of the name Theodore, derived from Greek meaning "gift of God".
Name Census estimates that about 48 living Americans carry the first name Doddie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Doddie today is around 59 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Doddie births was 1973 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Doddie. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Doddie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
48
~ 1 in 7,140,715 Americans
Peak year
1973
10 babies that year
Average age
59
years old
1975 SSA rank
#9,453
Tracked since 1959
Census
Doddie in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 114 people with the first name Doddie, which placed it at #51,355 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#51,355
National first-name rank
People counted
114
114 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
70.2% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Doddie
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Doddie is White at 70.2%. The next largest groups are Black (13.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (7.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Doddie described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Doddie at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White70.2% · 80
- Black or African American13.2% · 15
- Asian and Pacific Islander7.9% · 9
- Hispanic or Latino6.1% · 7
- Two or more races2.6% · 3
Popularity
Doddie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Doddie from the 1950s through to the 1970s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 27 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Doddie by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Doddie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Doddie
The given name Doddie has its origins in the Scottish Gaelic language, and it is believed to have originated in the 16th century. The name is a diminutive form of the Scottish name Dod, which is derived from the Old English word "dodde," meaning a rounded or clump-like mass.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Doddie can be found in the Scottish records from the late 16th century, where it was used as a nickname for individuals with the name Dod. The name gained popularity among the Scottish people, particularly in the Lowlands region, where it was commonly used as a pet name for children.
In terms of historical references, the name Doddie does not appear to have any significant mentions in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. However, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name throughout history.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Doddie was Doddie Millar, a Scottish merchant born in the late 17th century. He was known for his involvement in the trading industry and played a significant role in the economic development of Scotland during that time period.
Another notable figure was Doddie Weir, a Scottish artist who lived in the 19th century. He was renowned for his landscape paintings, which captured the beauty of the Scottish countryside. Weir's works are still celebrated today and can be found in several art galleries across Scotland.
In the 20th century, Doddie Hay was a Scottish rugby player who represented his country in the 1950s and 1960s. He was known for his exceptional skills on the field and was considered one of the best players of his generation.
More recently, Doddie Weir (born 1970) is a Scottish former rugby union player who played for the Scottish national team and the British and Irish Lions. He is best known for his philanthropic work after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease, raising millions of pounds for research into the condition.
Another notable figure is Doddie Muir, a Scottish golfer who competed professionally in the late 20th century. He won several tournaments throughout his career and was widely respected for his dedication to the sport.
While the name Doddie may not have gained widespread popularity beyond Scotland, it holds a significant place in Scottish culture and history, with several individuals bearing this name having made notable contributions in various fields over the centuries.
People
Doddie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Doddie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Doddie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Doddie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 48 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Doddie going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 7,140,715 US residents.
Is Doddie a common name?
We classify Doddie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 53.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 57 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Doddie most popular?
The single biggest year for Doddie was 1973, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Doddie is about 59 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Doddie in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 114 people with the name Doddie, or 0.04 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #51,355 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Doddie in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Doddie?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Doddie leans strongly female. 97 people counted with this name were female (85.8%), compared with 16 male bearers (14.2%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Doddie?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Doddie is White at 70.2%. The next largest groups are Black (13.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (7.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Doddie most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Doddie in the 2020 Census, accounting for 70.2% (80 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Doddie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Doddie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Doddie in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Doddie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Doddie in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Doddie can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people have the name Doddie?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Doddie on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.