Dov
boy name#1451 in 2025Dov entered the US charts in 1949, peaked at #1228 in 2022, ranks #1451 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1949–2025
#1451
rank today
#1228
peak (2022)
123
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #2606 |
| 1950s | #2509 |
| 1960s | #2426 |
| 1970s | #1920 |
| 1980s | #1976 |
| 1990s | #2356 |
| 2000s | #2041 |
| 2010s | #1542 |
| 2020s | #1349 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Dov has been most popular in NY, NJ, CA.
Living bearers
About 3,500 people named Dov are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dov alive today was born around 2011, making them about 14 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dov in 2025?
- Dov ranks #1451 among US boy names in 2025, with 123 babies given the name.
- When was the name Dov most popular?
- Dov peaked in 2022, reaching #1228 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Dov with classmates?
- Dov will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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