Boy · #5,058 in 2026

Dodge

Name: Popularity of the name Dodge in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Dodge, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Dodge is an American brand of automobiles and a division of Stellantis, based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Dodge vehicles have historically included performance cars, and for much of its existence, Dodge was Chrysler's mid-priced brand above Plymouth.

Current Rank

#5,058

Peak Rank

#3,072 (2010)

Total Babies

711

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1937

First Year

2026

Last Year

2010

Peak Year

#3072

Peak Rank

711

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Dodge

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Dodge

Dodge first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1937, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2010, when 37 Dodges were born — ranking #3,072 that year. As of 2026, Dodge ranks #5,058 for baby boys with 19 births, holding steady (+0%). In total, more than 711 Dodges have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Dodge

Phonetically similar names — useful when Dodge is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Dosh
Doge
Dage
Didge
Dej
Dige
Daj
Doege
Doidge
Duj
Deeje
Todge

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dodge

What does the name Dodge mean?

How popular is Dodge in 2026?

In 2026, Dodge ranks #5,058 among boys' names in the U.S., with 19 babies given the name that year.

When was Dodge most popular?

Dodge reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking #3,072 that year with 37 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Dodge most popular?

Dodge has historically been most popular in Texas, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Dodge.

Is Dodge a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Dodge is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Dodge?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dodge include Godwin, Olufemi, Quantel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dodge

Dodge is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1937 and has accumulated 711 births in the dataset. Dodge's peak popularity came in 2010 when it ranked #3,072. Use the chart and map above to compare Dodge's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.