Dove
girl name#1484 in 2025Dove entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #628 in 1880, ranks #1484 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1484
rank today
#628
peak (1880)
144
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #851 |
| 1890s | #1065 |
| 1900s | #1456 |
| 1910s | #2954 |
| 1920s | #3651 |
| 1930s | #4094 |
| 1940s | #4420 |
| 1950s | #5017 |
| 1960s | #5482 |
| 1970s | #6194 |
| 1980s | #9420 |
| 1990s | #10434 |
| 2000s | #13963 |
| 2010s | #7181 |
| 2020s | #2150 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Dove has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 1,100 people named Dove are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dove is a kid of about 8 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dove in 2025?
- Dove ranks #1484 among US girl names in 2025, with 144 babies given the name.
- When was the name Dove most popular?
- Dove peaked in 1880, reaching #628 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Dove with classmates?
- Dove will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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