Dozie
A masculine Nigerian name meaning "peaceful, serene".
Name Census estimates that about 3 living Americans carry the first name Dozie. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dozie today is around 86 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dozie births was 1951 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dozie. 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
- • The typical person named Dozie is about 86 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Dozies were born before 1950.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Dozie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
3
~ 1 in 114,251,446 Americans
Peak year
1951
5 babies that year
Average age
86
years old
1951 SSA rank
#3,855
Tracked since 1951
Popularity
Dozie: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dozie 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 Dozie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Dozie
The name Dozie has its roots in the Igbo culture of southeastern Nigeria. It is believed to have originated from the Igbo word 'ọzọ,' which means 'blessing' or 'good fortune.' This suggests that the name Dozie was likely given to children as a symbolic wish for a blessed and prosperous life.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Dozie can be traced back to the 18th century in the region now known as Anambra State, Nigeria. During this period, the name was primarily used by the Igbo people, who are one of the largest ethnic groups in Nigeria.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Dozie was Dozie Ikedife, a prominent Igbo leader and warrior who lived in the late 18th century. He was renowned for his bravery and military prowess during the inter-tribal conflicts that were prevalent in that era.
In the 19th century, the name Dozie gained wider recognition beyond the Igbo community. One notable figure was Dozie Nwankwo, a influential merchant and trader who played a crucial role in the expansion of trade networks across West Africa during the mid-1800s.
As the 20th century dawned, the name Dozie continued to be popular among the Igbo people. One notable bearer was Dozie Nwagbo, a renowned artist and sculptor who was born in 1904. His intricate woodcarvings and sculptures depicting Igbo cultural themes and traditions earned him widespread acclaim both within Nigeria and internationally.
Another prominent figure with the name Dozie was Dozie Nwosu, a Nigerian lawyer and politician who was born in 1932. He served as the Attorney General of Anambra State and played a significant role in shaping the legal landscape of the region during the post-independence era.
In more recent times, the name Dozie has gained popularity beyond its Igbo origins and has been adopted by individuals from various ethnic backgrounds within Nigeria and beyond. However, it remains deeply rooted in its cultural heritage and continues to be a source of pride for the Igbo people.
People
Dozie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dozie 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
Dozie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dozie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dozie 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 114,251,446 US residents.
Is Dozie a common name?
We classify Dozie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dozie most popular?
The single biggest year for Dozie was 1951, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dozie is about 86 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Dozie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dozie a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dozie in the SSA data are male. 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 Dozie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dozie 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 Dozie 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Dozie?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Dozie, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.