How popular is the name Dover in 2025?

Dover is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Dover most popular?

Dover peaked in 1922, reaching #2347 among US boy names.

Dover will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Dover entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #2347 in 1922, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#2347

peak (1922)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Dover are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Dover alive today was born around 1925, making them about 100 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Dover in 2025?: Dover is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Dover most popular?: Dover peaked in 1922, reaching #2347 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Dover with classmates?: Dover will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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