UK boy's name
Dodge
From a surname derived from the English verb meaning to evade.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Dodge is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Dodge popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4749, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2018 to 2018. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Dodge is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Dodge. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Dodge ranked #4749 for boys in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 3 boys were registered as Dodge.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Dodge as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4749
2018
Births in 2018
3
Latest year
Peak year
2018
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Dodge mean?
The given name Dodge is an English masculine name that originated as a nickname from the Old English word "docga," which means "a doggy or little dog." The name's origins can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon period in England, around the 5th to 11th centuries.
In its early usage, Dodge was not necessarily a formal given name but rather a descriptive nickname used to refer to someone who exhibited characteristics associated with dogs, such as loyalty, playfulness, or a tenacious nature. The nickname eventually evolved into a proper given name as it gained popularity over time.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dodge can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landowners and properties in England compiled in 1086 under the orders of William the Conqueror. The name appears as a surname in this document, indicating its use as a descriptive identifier during that period.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Dodge. One of the most renowned was Dodge Billingsley (1613-1689), an English merchant and politician who served as a member of the British Parliament during the 17th century. Another prominent figure was Dodge Macknight (1760-1828), an American Revolutionary War veteran and politician who later served as a member of the United States House of Representatives.
In the realm of literature, Dodge Dillingham (1872-1949) was an American author and playwright who wrote several successful Broadway plays in the early 20th century. Dodge Connolly (1885-1962), on the other hand, was an American actor and director best known for his work in silent films and early talkies.
In more recent times, Dodge McFall (1920-2007) was a Canadian ice hockey player who played for the Toronto Maple Leafs in the National Hockey League (NHL) during the 1940s and won the Stanley Cup in 1942.
Despite its historical roots and notable bearers, the name Dodge has become relatively uncommon as a given name in modern times, though it still maintains a presence as a surname in various cultures and regions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Dodge by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Dodge was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4749 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Dodge
- Daniel 120,900
- Dylan 60,836
- David 37,852
- Dominic 20,480
- Declan 11,657
- Dexter 11,627
- Danny 8,434
- Dean 5,329
- Dillon 4,113
- Douglas 3,773
- Dominik 3,494
- Damian 3,486
FAQ
Dodge: questions and answers
How popular is the name Dodge in the UK right now?
In 2018, Dodge was ranked #4749 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Dodge most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 3 babies registered as Dodge in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Dodge?
From a surname derived from the English verb meaning to evade.
How many people are called Dodge in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Dodge across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.