Dotty is a girl name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 1,693 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 458 births |
Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.
Babies named Dotty per year — England & Wales (2009–2025). England & Wales peaked in 2018 (63/yr) · United States peaked in 1945 (53/yr).
Dotty reached its peak in 1945, when it was the #1884 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1940s name.
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