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Dave

Dave: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy name

Pronunciation (IPA): /deΙͺv/ Β· /dΙ™veΙͺ/

Meaning and origin of Dave

  • A diminutive of the male given name David, also used as a formal given name.
  • A female given name.

How popular is Dave?

55U.S. babies in 2025
#95peak rank (1881)
64,492babies since 1880

Since 1880, 114 girls and 64,378 boys in the U.S. have been named Dave (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #939 in 1882. Its highest rank for boys was #95 in 1881. In 2025, 55 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

188019201960200020253,308 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Dave FAQ

What does the name Dave mean?

A diminutive of the male given name David, also used as a formal given name. A female given name.

How popular is the name Dave?

Since 1880, 114 girls and 64,378 boys in the U.S. have been named Dave (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #939 in 1882. Its highest rank for boys was #95 in 1881. In 2025, 55 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Dave a boy or girl name?

Dave is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 114 girls and 64,378 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.