Dave Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the Hebrew name meaning 'beloved'.
Meaning of the Name Dave
Dave is a short form of the name David, which is of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew name דָּוִד (Dawid), meaning 'beloved'. Dave is a common name used in English-speaking countries and is often chosen as a nickname for individuals named David.
Popularity of the Name Dave
The popularity for the name Dave peaked in popularity in the year 1959 with 3,312 births, which ranked number 250 out of 10,600 unique names for that year. Dave had the most female births in 1918 with 9, which ranked number 3,244 out of 5,585 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1959 with 3,312, which ranked number 119 out of 4,572 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Dave has declined sharply over the last ten years from 78 births to 59 births, a decline of -24.36%. Among males, Dave has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 78 births to 59 births, a decline of -24.36%.
Nationwide Popularity of Dave
- 20 Year Trend of Dave: -45.87%
- 10 Year Trend of Dave: -24.36%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Dave: -24.36%
Popularity of Dave by State
For males, Dave was most popular in Northeastern states with 12 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in FL, with 8 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Dave. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 | 2013 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 8 | 1340 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 6 | 904 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 6 | 1587 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Dave
- Total Births of Dave: 57 (-2.75%)
- Male Births of Dave: 57 (-2.75%)
Given the downward trend of Dave over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -2.75% decrease in total births, for a total of 57 births in 2024. Male births for Dave have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 57 male births in 2024, a decrease of -2.75%.