Dove Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
2% Masculine / 98% Feminine
Meaning:
Dove symbolizes peace, love, and purity.
Meaning of the Name Dove
The name Dove is of English origin and is derived from the bird of the same name. It symbolizes peace, love, and purity. The dove is often associated with various religions and is seen as a symbol of the Holy Spirit in Christianity. It is also a popular symbol for peace and harmony.
Popularity of the Name Dove
The popularity for the name Dove peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 86 births, which ranked number 4,027 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Dove had the most female births in 2022 with 86, which ranked number 2,181 out of 17,660 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1919 with 7, which ranked number 3,391 out of 4,810 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Dove has increased sharply over the last ten years from 9 births to 86 births, an increase of 855.56%. Among females, Dove has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 9 births to 86 births, an increase of 855.56%.
Nationwide Popularity of Dove
- 10 Year Trend of Dove: 855.56%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Dove: 855.56%
Popularity of Dove by State
Among females, Dove was most popular in Southwestern states with 10 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 10 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Dove. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 2189 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 2109 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 2063 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Dove
- Total Births of Dove: 108 (25.32%)
- Female Births of Dove: 108 (25.32%)
Given the upward trend of Dove over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 25.32% increase in total births, for a total of 108 births in 2024. For Females, births for Dove have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 108 female births in 2024, an increase of 25.32%.