Dominic Fike's 2018 track "Babydoll" has completed an eight-year climb to the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 — marking the singer-songwriter's first-ever Top 10 hit. The song lands at No. 10 on the chart dated October 24, 2026, which was announced on October 19, 2026.
Fike first uploaded "Babydoll" as part of his breakout EP Don't Forget About Me, Demos in 2018. Nearly a decade later, a viral resurgence on TikTok pushed the song back into the spotlight, sending it on a slow and steady ascent up the Hot 100 throughout 2026. For more on the singer, read our Dominic Fike biography.
The Chart Climb
Song: Babydoll
Peak: No. 10
Chart: Billboard Hot 100 (dated October 24, 2026)
Milestone: Dominic Fike's first Top 10 hit
EP: Don't Forget About Me, Demos (2018)
Label: Columbia
The chart run of "Babydoll" has been one of the longest climbs in recent Hot 100 history. According to chart data compiled by Stereogum, ratingsgamemusic and Wikipedia, the song debuted at No. 97 in the week of February 21, 2026, then moved up to No. 52, No. 32 on the March 21 chart, and into the top 20 at No. 19. It reached No. 16 on the April 4 chart, where it held for three weeks, before dipping and re-entering the top 20 at No. 20 on September 12. From there it climbed to No. 13 on the October 17 chart and finally hit No. 10 on the chart dated October 24, 2026.
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The TikTok Resurgence
"Babydoll" began trending across TikTok, YouTube and Instagram in early 2026, as clips using the track's hook racked up millions of views and introduced Fike's early demos to a new generation of listeners. Responding to the renewed demand, Columbia Records re-released "Babydoll" as a single on February 27, 2026, according to reports — and the song's Hot 100 climb began shortly after. Sing along with the Babydoll lyrics.
New Single "Pangea" & Album "How To Quit Smoking"
Fike is making the most of his chart moment. The singer has released a new single, "Pangea" — a breezy acoustic track whose official video shows Fike flying in a seaplane over Vancouver, directed by Reed Bennett and Kevin Abstract. The single previews his third studio album, How To Quit Smoking album, out October 30, 2026 on Columbia. Fans also know Fike as Elliot, the musician he played in season 2 of HBO's Euphoria.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is "Babydoll"?
The song was first released in 2018 as part of Dominic Fike's Don't Forget About Me, Demos EP, making it eight years old when it reached the Hot 100 Top 10 in October 2026.
How did it go viral?
"Babydoll" took off on TikTok in early 2026, with creators also using the track across YouTube and Instagram; the resulting surge in streams and sales pushed it onto the Hot 100.
What is Dominic Fike's highest-charting song?
"Babydoll" is his highest-charting song to date — its No. 10 peak on the Billboard Hot 100 is his first-ever Top 10 hit.
When is his new album out?
Fike's third studio album, How To Quit Smoking, is scheduled for release on October 30, 2026 via Columbia Records.
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