Total births
3,623
Boys' name · since 1949
Dov
Since 1949, U.S. Social Security records show 3,623 babies named Dov, peaking in 2022. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1374
- among boys today
- 3,623
- born since 1949
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 90%
- more common than other boys
3,623 babies have been named Dov since 1949, making it today's #1374 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Dov has been recorded 3,623 times among boys since 1949, currently ranked #1374 nationally and more common than 90% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1949 to 2025.
- #1374 among boys today
- 3,623 born since 1949
- 2010s peak decade
- 90% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Dov is currently the #1374 boys' name in America, more common than 90% of boys - 3,623 born since 1949, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1374
- among boys today
- 3,623
- born since 1949
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 90%
- more common than other boys
Dov vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1374
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 90% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Dov was born in this single decade.
2022
Single peak year
160 babies were named Dov in 2022 - its busiest year on record.
How Dov compares
3,623 Top 15% higher than 85% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Dov's all-time total is 10x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Dov | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,623 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 160 | 23 | 22,252 |
Dov's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Dov splits its recorded history at 1988: 81% of all births land in the more recent half, 19% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1952 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2022 peak of 160 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Dov at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2022
Current rank
#1,374
Active since
1949
Dov popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1949–2025
- Peak year (2022)
- 160
- Annual births at peak, across 77 years of records
Dov by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Dov's strongest decade.
1,079 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Dov births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 9
1940s
9 births
- 1950s 94
1950s
94 births
- 1960s 123
1960s
123 births
- 1970s 242
1970s
242 births
- 1980s 297
1980s
297 births
- 1990s 343
1990s
343 births
- 2000s
2000s
605 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,079 births
- 2020s
2020s
831 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,079 births (30% of all-time use).
How Dov compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Dov's total volume
Dov vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Dov by state
Where Dov concentrates geographically, total births since 1949
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 2,083 | 57.5% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 737 | 20.3% |
| #3 | California | | 78 | 2.2% |
| #4 | Florida | | 14 | 0.4% |
| #5 | Maryland | | 10 | 0.3% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 6 | 0.2% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.1% |
New York share of Dov's total US births 57.5%
Even split
2,083 of 3,623 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dov? ▼
3,623 babies have been named Dov since 1949. It currently ranks #1374 among boys. The peak year was 2022 with 160 births.
When was Dov most popular? ▼
Dov was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,079 total births. The single peak year was 2022.
Where is Dov most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dov are New York (2,083 births), New Jersey (737 births), California (78 births).
How long has the name Dov been used? ▼
Records for Dov go back to 1949, giving 77 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Dov? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dovid, Dovber, Dover, Dovi, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Dov's data
- Dov's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (1,079 total births) through the 2020s (831) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Dovs (2,083 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Dov
Nearby Names Like Dov
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dov
Dovid Boy
#1299 3,394 births
Dovber Boy
#9328 184 births
Dover Boy
140 births
Dovi Boy
#7658 80 births
Dove Boy
#12513 37 births
Compare Dov side by side: Dov vs Dovid Dov vs Dovber Dov vs Dover
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Dov
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6,562 births · Peak 2007
Lenny #1372
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Karam #1376
1,631 births · Peak 2024
Sidney #1371
84,202 births · Peak 1918
Malaki #1377
4,786 births · Peak 2007
Jaire #1370
1,242 births · Peak 2023
Zeppelin #1378
1,504 births · Peak 2022
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1949–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Dov: #1374 Boys' Name - 3,623 Births, Peak 2022." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dov. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Dov draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.