Dov Name Popularity and Statistics
Dov is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Dov?
Dov is spelled D-O-V. The name has 3 letters.
Dov Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,451
Recorded Births123
- Boys usage fell 80 places to #1,451 and recorded 14 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Dov Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 123 | #1,451 |
| 2024 | Boys | 137 | #1,371 |
| 2023 | Boys | 153 | #1,258 |
| 2022 | Boys | 160 | #1,228 |
| 2021 | Boys | 143 | #1,307 |
| 2020 | Boys | 115 | #1,478 |
| 2019 | Boys | 134 | #1,340 |
| 2018 | Boys | 115 | #1,498 |
| 2017 | Boys | 118 | #1,449 |
| 2016 | Boys | 142 | #1,279 |
| 2015 | Boys | 119 | #1,434 |
| 2014 | Boys | 98 | #1,597 |
| 2013 | Boys | 86 | #1,709 |
| 2012 | Boys | 94 | #1,637 |
| 2011 | Boys | 98 | #1,577 |
| 2010 | Boys | 75 | #1,898 |
| 2009 | Boys | 81 | #1,825 |
| 2008 | Boys | 54 | #2,374 |
| 2007 | Boys | 75 | #1,890 |
| 2006 | Boys | 71 | #1,893 |
| 2005 | Boys | 55 | #2,182 |
| 2004 | Boys | 58 | #2,051 |
| 2003 | Boys | 53 | #2,102 |
| 2002 | Boys | 51 | #2,092 |
When Was Dov Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2022 · Boys
160 recorded births
National rank #1,228
2023 · Boys
153 recorded births
National rank #1,258
2021 · Boys
143 recorded births
National rank #1,307
2016 · Boys
142 recorded births
National rank #1,279
Where Dov Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #248 | 77 |
| NJ | #355 | 23 |
| PA | #1,231 | 5 |