One who evades or moves quickly
Originally an English occupational surname for someone who 'dodged' or moved with agility. It gained significant cultural recognition through literature and sports, specifically the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team. As a first name, it is rare and carries a spirited, energetic quality.
Less common today
Dodger isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,217 in 2014.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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