Dove
How to say it: DUV · /dʌv/
From English word for the dove bird, symbol of peace - Puritan virtue name revived as nature name.
Dove was the 1,197th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 144 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 6.8-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #571 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,197 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 144 |
| Share of births | 1 in 23,023 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×6.8 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #571 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Dove keeps climbing and the 2020s mark its strongest showing yet. It stands at its peak now with further growth likely ahead.
What goes with it
A single crisp breath gives Dove a gentle wildness drawn from nature. Wren and Fern share its quiet outdoor spirit.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Dove is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Dove
- Dove Cameron (born 1996)American actress and singer
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Good to know
- Dove is Unilever's global personal-care brand; a girl named Dove will hear the soap.
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