Unisex · #6,389 in 2026

Dossie

Current Rank
#6,389
Peak Rank
#1,622 (1915)
Total Babies
568
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #1,622 (568 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,871 (466 total)
👧As Girl Name
1881
First Year
1960
Last Year
1915
Peak Year
#1622
Peak Rank
568
Total Count
57
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1891
First Year
1972
Last Year
1927
Peak Year
#1871
Peak Rank
466
Total Count
53
Years Active

The Story of Dossie

As a girl name

Dossie first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1881, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1915, when 21 Dossies were born — ranking #1,622 that year. As of 2026, Dossie ranks #6,389 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 568 Dossies have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Dossie first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1891, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1927, when 18 Dossies were born — ranking #1,871 that year. As of 2026, Dossie ranks #4,439 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 466 Dossies have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Dossie

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dossie

What does the name Dossie mean?
Dossie is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1881. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Dossie in 2026?
In 2026, Dossie ranks #6,389 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Dossie most popular?
Dossie reached its peak popularity in 1915, ranking #1,622 that year with 21 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Dossie most popular?
Dossie has historically been most popular in Arkansas, North Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Dossie.
Is Dossie a unisex name?
Yes — Dossie is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 55% of Dossies assigned female and 45% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Dossie?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dossie include Kaliah, Shelbey, Sanaya. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dossie

Dossie is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1881 and has accumulated 568 births in the dataset. Dossie's peak popularity came in 1915 when it ranked #1,622. Use the chart and map above to compare Dossie'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.