Dock
Peaked at #186 nationally in 1883, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
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Dock — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#186
in 1883
Last ranked
#12697
in 2023
Years tracked
122
1880–2023
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Dock reached its peak popularity for boys in 1883, ranking #186 nationally with 63 babies given the name that year.
Dock hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2023, when it stood at #12697.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | #12,697 | 5 |
| 2020 | #10,965 | 6 |
| 2016 | #12,701 | 5 |
| 2009 | #12,982 | 5 |
| 2005 | #11,918 | 5 |
| 2000 | #8,443 | 7 |
| 1998 | #7,803 | 7 |
| 1997 | #9,662 | 5 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Dock most popular?
Dock was most popular in 1883, when it ranked #186 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Dock becoming more or less popular?
Currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Dock?
At least 5,383 babies have been recorded with the name Dock in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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