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
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 73.1 years old
📈 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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