Dov
Every Dov since 1949 — 3,623 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dov
Dov is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,453 in 2025 with 123 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1949, 3,623 American babies have been named Dov. Its peak came in 2022, when 160 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Dov stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dov year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 123 | #1,453 |
| 2024 | 137 | #1,372 |
| 2023 | 153 | #1,259 |
| 2022 | 160 | #1,230 |
| 2021 | 143 | #1,310 |
| 2020 | 115 | #1,480 |
| 2019 | 134 | #1,341 |
| 2018 | 115 | #1,501 |
| 2017 | 118 | #1,451 |
| 2016 | 142 | #1,281 |
| 2015 | 119 | #1,435 |
| 2014 | 98 | #1,599 |
| 2013 | 86 | #1,715 |
| 2012 | 94 | #1,641 |
| 2011 | 98 | #1,580 |
| 2010 | 75 | #1,903 |
| 2009 | 81 | #1,830 |
| 2008 | 54 | #2,385 |
| 2007 | 75 | #1,897 |
| 2006 | 71 | #1,900 |
| 2005 | 55 | #2,191 |
| 2004 | 58 | #2,058 |
| 2003 | 53 | #2,110 |
| 2002 | 51 | #2,102 |
| 2001 | 62 | #1,803 |
| 2000 | 45 | #2,203 |
| 1995 | 38 | #2,148 |
| 1990 | 36 | #2,054 |
| 1985 | 36 | #1,705 |
| 1980 | 31 | #1,824 |
| 1975 | 26 | #1,849 |
| 1970 | 21 | #1,954 |
| 1965 | 13 | #2,295 |
| 1960 | 19 | #1,872 |
| 1955 | 12 | #2,333 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dov in 2025?
Dov ranked #1,453 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 123 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dov?
3,623 babies have been named Dov in the United States since 1949, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dov most popular?
Dov peaked in 2022, when 160 newborns received the name.
Is Dov a boy or girl name?
Dov is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dov rising or falling?
Dov is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.