Dot is a distinctive choice, ranked #4193 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Dot in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#4193
About the Name Dot
Dot has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 208 places in five years. It was most popular in 2018 at #3985 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been relatively new to UK records, first appearing in 2018.
Dot is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Dot
Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Dot per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Dot in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Dot has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 208 places in the last five years. Its peak was #3985 in 2018. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Dot is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
5
UK babies named Dot (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 208 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Dot
Likely around 1 other Dot in the class
UK Popularity (2018–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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