Is Dodger a boy's or girl's name?

Dodger is primarily a boy's name.

When was Dodger most popular?

Dodger reached its peak popularity in 2014 with 14 births that year. It is currently ranked #6915 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Dodger?

Dodger is currently ranked #6915 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 145 babies since 1997.

Dodger

An uncommon English pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's nameEnglishRising fast Also a pet name

#6915▲ 4261in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A member of the Dodgers US professional baseball team, either before or after they moved from Brooklyn to Los Angeles.

Dodger is a boy's baby name of English origin, from the word 'dodger' — one who dodges, moves nimbly, or outmaneuvers. The name is most associated with the Artful Dodger in Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist (1838) — the charming, quick-witted pickpocket whose cheerful cunning made him one of literature's most beloved rogues.

For parents who love literary names with personality, Dodger carries the irresistible energy of a boy who outsmarts every obstacle with a grin — the original lovable scoundrel, forever nimble and forever charming.

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Popularity Over Time

Dodger has 17+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1997.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Dodger
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	40	#9604	▼
2010s	94	#8365	▲
2000s	6	#11366	▲
1990s	5	#9663	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(17 years, 1997–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Dodger
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	12	#6915	+6 (100.0%)
2023	6	#11176	0
2022	6	#11224	-4 (-40.0%)
2021	10	#7740	+4 (66.7%)
2020	6	#10966	-3 (-33.3%)
2019	9	#8375	+1 (12.5%)
2018	8	#9047	+1 (14.3%)
2017	7	#9955	-3 (-30.0%)
2016	10	#7740	-1 (-9.1%)
2015	11	#7190	-3 (-21.4%)
2014	14	#6077	+1 (7.7%)
2013	13	#6339	+5 (62.5%)
2012	8	#9074	+1 (14.3%)
2011	7	#9905	0
2010	7	#9944	+1 (16.7%)
2009	6	#11366	+1 (20.0%)
1997	5	#9663	—