Boy nameNot in the current top chartsNew
Dover
//ˈdoʊvɜr//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19225 lettersStarts with D
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Dover'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.
Dover's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Dover |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1917 | 10 |
| 1918 | 6 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1921 | 10 |
| 1922 | 13 |
| 1923 | 9 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1925 | 6 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1928 | 11 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1937 | 7 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 |
Dover through the decades
- Dover peaked in 1922, when 13 babies were named Dover in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1928–2022), use of Dover has fallen 20% compared to the 10 years before that.