How Many People Are Named Dave?

64,442

people in the United States are named Dave

1 in 5,198 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#933

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0192%

Of US population

Peak Year

1959

3,308 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: DAYV
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Short form of DAVID.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.2%
Male
99.8%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 73.1 years old

Young (<30) 2,643
4.1%
Adult (30–60) 10,191
15.8%
Senior (>60) 51,608
80.1%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 7,549
Ohio 4,805
Michigan 4,326
Illinois 3,739
New York 3,083
Pennsylvania 2,797
Washington 2,145
Texas 2,144
Wisconsin 1,837
Indiana 1,801

💡 Fun Facts About "Dave"

  • 76 babies were named Dave in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1959
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in California

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