Boy · #6,811 in 2026

Dodger

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

Current Rank

#6,811

Peak Rank

#5,996 (2014)

Total Babies

145

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1997

First Year

2024

Last Year

2014

Peak Year

#5996

Peak Rank

145

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dodger

Dodger first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1997, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 14 Dodgers were born — ranking #5,996 that year. As of 2026, Dodger ranks #6,811 for baby boys with 12 births, holding steady (+0%). In total, more than 145 Dodgers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Dodger

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

Todger
Doscher
Dogger
Dagur
Dodge
Dar
Dasher
Dodgers
Dodgy
Ditcher
Disher
Darr

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dodger

What does the name Dodger mean?

Dodger is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1997. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dodger in 2026?

In 2026, Dodger ranks #6,811 among boys' names in the U.S., with 12 babies given the name that year.

When was Dodger most popular?

Dodger reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking #5,996 that year with 14 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Dodger a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Dodger?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dodger include Varick, Yaron, Aldous. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dodger

Dodger is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1997 and has accumulated 145 births in the dataset. Dodger's peak popularity came in 2014 when it ranked #5,996. Use the chart and map above to compare Dodger'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.