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Dave

Dave is a boy name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Dave?

Recorded births named Dave by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	64,492 births
England & Wales since 1996	235 births
Ireland since 1964	43 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Dave's popularity over time

Babies named Dave per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1959 (3,308/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2005 (15/yr) · Ireland peaked in 2005 (5/yr).

When was Dave popular?

Dave reached its peak in 1959, when it was the #252 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1950s name.

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