Boy nameCurrently #1,403 in the USSteady
Dov
//ˈdɑv//
1 syllablePeak year: 20223 lettersStarts with D
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Dov's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Dov's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Dov |
|---|---|
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1953 | 9 |
| 1954 | 9 |
| 1955 | 12 |
| 1956 | 13 |
| 1957 | 12 |
| 1958 | 16 |
| 1959 | 18 |
| 1960 | 19 |
| 1961 | 11 |
| 1962 | 9 |
| 1963 | 14 |
| 1964 | 13 |
| 1965 | 13 |
| 1966 | 11 |
| 1967 | 12 |
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1969 | 11 |
| 1970 | 21 |
| 1971 | 27 |
| 1972 | 17 |
| 1973 | 22 |
| 1974 | 23 |
| 1975 | 26 |
| 1976 | 28 |
| 1977 | 29 |
| 1978 | 23 |
| 1979 | 26 |
| 1980 | 31 |
| 1981 | 34 |
| 1982 | 29 |
| 1983 | 25 |
| 1984 | 29 |
| 1985 | 36 |
| 1986 | 26 |
| 1987 | 24 |
| 1988 | 34 |
| 1989 | 29 |
| 1990 | 36 |
| 1991 | 27 |
| 1992 | 34 |
| 1993 | 32 |
| 1994 | 29 |
| 1995 | 38 |
| 1996 | 35 |
| 1997 | 23 |
| 1998 | 36 |
| 1999 | 53 |
| 2000 | 45 |
| 2001 | 62 |
| 2002 | 51 |
| 2003 | 53 |
| 2004 | 58 |
| 2005 | 55 |
| 2006 | 71 |
| 2007 | 75 |
| 2008 | 54 |
| 2009 | 81 |
| 2010 | 75 |
| 2011 | 98 |
| 2012 | 94 |
| 2013 | 86 |
| 2014 | 98 |
| 2015 | 119 |
| 2016 | 142 |
| 2017 | 118 |
| 2018 | 115 |
| 2019 | 134 |
| 2020 | 115 |
| 2021 | 143 |
| 2022 | 160 |
| 2023 | 152 |
| 2024 | 133 |
Dov through the decades
- Dov peaked in 2022, when 160 babies were named Dov in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Dov has risen 69% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Dov currently ranks #1,403 in the US and is holding steady.