Babydoll (Dominic Fike song)

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"Babydoll"
Song by Dominic Fike
from the EP Don't Forget About Me, Demos
ReleasedOctober 16, 2018
Recorded2017–2018
Genre
Length1:38
Label Columbia
Songwriters
  • Dominic Fike
  • Julian Cruz
Producer
  • Fike

"Babydoll" is a song by American recording artist Dominic Fike. It was released from his Don't Forget About Me, Demos EP through Columbia Records on October 16, 2018. The track received a resurgence in popularity and attention in early 2026, when it experienced a viral resurgence on online platforms such as TikTok, appearing on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the first time. [1]

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Background

According to Dominic Fike, via Instagram, "'Eight years ago l made a tape in Florida in a room a friend let me live in while I was on house arrest, I didn’t think about making the songs everyday it was more like eating or something I’d do in between living. In front of me everyday was a black epiphone, my laptop and the window overlooking the parking lot to keep an eye out for my P.O. Life at this time was fairly tumultuous and I felt like a heavy burden on everyone I interacted with, especially women. I just hated being poor so much. Looking back now that time ends up meaning the most. Before algorithms before other peoples words- even hearing from people I admire. Everything that comes after only makes it harder. So don’t think you’re missing something to chase what you want. It’s probably already there. Thankful for everyone on this journey. Everyone listening to old songs and new. This one has only gotten more special to me." [2]

"Babydoll" was originally released in October 2018 as the third track on Fike’s breakout EP Don't Forget About Me, Demos. The EP helped introduce Fike’s genre‑blending style of pop paired with alternative aspects. The song was initially not promoted as a single. [3]

Viral resurgence and reception

In early 2026, "Babydoll" gained widespread online attention after becoming a popular sound in the social media site TikTok, contributing to an increase in streams and chart activity long after its original release. [4] [5]

In early 2026, "Babydoll" was re-released on Spotify and other digital platforms alongside the track White Keys, giving both tracks an increase in streaming presence and helping both tracks chart on the Billboard Hot 100. [6]

Charts

Chart performance for "Babydoll"
Chart (2025–2026)Peak
position
Australia (ARIA) [7] 62
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40) [8] 1
Belgium ( Billboard ) [9] 14
Brazil Hot 100 ( Billboard ) [10] 91
Canada Hot 100 ( Billboard ) [11] 14
Croatia ( Billboard ) [12] 25
Czech Republic Singles Digital (ČNS IFPI) [13] 2
Denmark (Tracklisten) [14] 27
France (SNEP) [15] 35
Germany (GfK) [16] 6
Global 200 ( Billboard ) [17] 7
Greece International (IFPI) [18] 28
Hungary (Single Top 40) [19] 25
Iceland ( Billboard ) [20] 25
India International (IMI) [21] 11
Ireland (IRMA) [22] 17
Israel (Mako Hit List) [23] 61
Italy (FIMI) [24] 77
Latvia Streaming (LaIPA) [25] 1
Lithuania (AGATA) [26] 3
Luxembourg ( Billboard ) [27] 12
Middle East and North Africa (IFPI) [28] 7
Netherlands (Single Top 100) [29] 20
Netherlands (Dutch Tipparade) [30] 4
Netherlands (Global Top 40) [30] 9
Netherlands (Streaming Top 40) [30] 22
New Zealand ( Billboard ) [31] 11
New Zealand Catalogue Singles (RMNZ) [32] 1
Norway (IFPI Norge) [33] 8
Poland (Polish Streaming Top 100) [34] 11
Portugal (AFP) [35] 52
Romania ( Billboard ) [36] 10
Russia Streaming (TopHit) [37] 81
Saudi Arabia (IFPI) [38] 12
Singapore (RIAS) [39] 24
Slovakia Singles Digital (ČNS IFPI) [40] 3
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) [41] 23
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) [42] 4
United Arab Emirates (IFPI) [43] 16
UK Singles (OCC) [44] 13
US Billboard Hot 100 [45] 19
US Adult Pop Airplay ( Billboard ) [46] 32
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs ( Billboard ) [47] 4
US Pop Airplay ( Billboard ) [48] 40

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA) [49] 3× Platinum210,000‡
Canada (Music Canada) [50] Platinum80,000‡
Denmark (IFPI Danmark) [51] Gold45,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ) [52] 3× Platinum90,000‡
Poland (ZPAV) [53] Gold25,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI) [54] Platinum600,000‡
United States (RIAA) [55] 2× Platinum2,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ↑ Smith, Emily. "How Dominic Fike's "Babydoll" Went Viral Years After Release". Helm News. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
  2. ↑ Larisha Paul (March 12, 2026). "Dominic Fike Just Scored the Biggest Viral Hit of His Career With a Song From Eight Years Ago". Rolling Stone . Retrieved March 12, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Dominic Fike – Don't Forget About Me, Demos". Apple Music. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
  4. ↑ Jones, Mark. "Why Dominic Fike's "Babydoll" Is Blowing Up in 2026". Neon Music. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
  5. ↑ Smith, Emily. "How Dominic Fike's "Babydoll" Went Viral Years After Release". Helm News. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Dominic Fike – Babydoll & White Keys". Spotify. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
  7. ↑ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 9 October 2023". The ARIA Report. No. 1753. Australian Recording Industry Association. October 9, 2023. p. 4.
  8. ↑ "Dominic Fike – Babydoll" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Dominic Fike Chart History (Belgium Songs)". Billboard . Retrieved March 17, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Dominic Fike Chart History (Brasil Hot 100)". Billboard . Retrieved March 19, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Dominic Fike Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard . Retrieved March 24, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Dominic Fike Chart History (Croatia Songs)". Billboard . Retrieved March 24, 2026.
  13. ↑ "ČNS IFPI – CZ Singles Digital – Top 100 – 12. týden 2026" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Retrieved March 23, 2026.
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  18. ↑ "Official IFPI Charts − Digital Singles Chart (International) − Εβδομάδα: 09/2026" (in Greek). IFPI Greece. Archived from the original on March 11, 2026. Retrieved March 17, 2026.
  19. ↑ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Single (track) Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
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  23. ↑ המצעד השבועי: היטליסט – שבוע 13, 2026 – 17.03 – 23.03.2026 [Mako Hit List: Weekly Chart – Week 13, 2026 | 17.03 – 23.03.2026]. Mako Hit List (in Hebrew). March 17, 2026. Archived from the original on March 24, 2026. Retrieved March 24, 2026.
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  25. ↑ "Latvijas klausītāko dziesmu topā atgriežas reperis ansis" [Rapper Ansis returns to the chart of Latvia's most-streamed songs] (in Latvian). TV Net  [ lv ]. March 17, 2026. Retrieved March 17, 2026.
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  36. ↑ "Dominic Fike Chart History (Romania Songs)". Billboard . Retrieved March 24, 2026.
  37. ↑ "Top All Internet Hits Russia Weekly Chart: Mar 19, 2026". TopHit. March 20, 2026. Retrieved March 24, 2026.
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  39. ↑ "The Official Singapore Charts Week 12 (13 - 19 Mar 2026)". RIAS. Archived from the original on March 24, 2026. Retrieved March 24, 2026.
  40. ↑ "ČNS IFPI – SK Singles Digital – Top 100 – 12. týden 2026" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Retrieved March 23, 2026.
  41. ↑ "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 12, 2026". Sverigetopplistan . Retrieved March 21, 2026.
  42. ↑ "Dominic Fike – Babydoll". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved March 23, 2026.
  43. ↑ "The Official MENA Chart | Weekly Chart – Week 11, 2026 – 06/03 to 12/03/2026". The Official MENA Chart (Select year 2026, week 11 and UAE chart to view peak.). March 19, 2026. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
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  45. ↑ "Dominic Fike Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard . Retrieved March 24, 2026.
  46. ↑ "Dominic Fike Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard . Retrieved March 25, 2026.
  47. ↑ "Dominic Fike Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard . Retrieved March 17, 2026.
  48. ↑ "Dominic Fike Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard . Retrieved March 25, 2026.
  49. ↑ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2024 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association . Retrieved March 17, 2026.
  50. ↑ "Canadian single certifications – Dominic Fike – Babydoll". Music Canada . Retrieved March 16, 2026.
  51. ↑ "Danish single certifications – Dominic Fike – Babydoll". IFPI Danmark . Retrieved March 15, 2026. Scroll through the page-list below until year 2025 to obtain certification.
  52. ↑ "New Zealand single certifications – Dominic Fike – Babydoll". Radioscope. Retrieved March 17, 2026.Type Babydoll in the "Search:" fieldand press Enter.
  53. ↑ "OLiS - oficjalna lista wyróżnień" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry . Retrieved March 19, 2026. Click "TYTUŁ" and enter Babydoll in the search box.
  54. ↑ "British single certifications – Dominic Fike – Babydoll". British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved March 17, 2026.Select singles in the Formats field. Type Babydoll Dominic Fike in the "Search:" field.
  55. ↑ "American single certifications – Dominic Fike – Babydoll". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved March 17, 2026.
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