Dove: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A gentle bird name symbolizing peace, love, and tender new beginnings.
Dove as a Girl Name
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #131
- Peak
- #131 in 2023
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
What Dove Means
Dove is a girl name of English origin. A gentle bird name symbolizing peace, love, and tender new beginnings.
How Popular Dove Is
Dove currently ranks #131 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #131 in 2023. It is rising.
Good to Know About Dove
- Dove Cameron, the Disney actress, made this name feel fresh.
- The dove is a universal symbol of peace and the Holy Spirit.
- A one-syllable name with enormous symbolic weight.
Dove as a Unisex Name
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #4213
- Peak
- #3498 in 1919
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Dove Means
Dove is a unisex name of English origin. A symbol of peace and gentle love.
How Popular Dove Is
Dove currently ranks #4213 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #3498 in 1919.
Good to Know About Dove
- Dove is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- Part of the beloved nature-name trend.
- With just one syllable, Dove is punchy and memorable, pairing well with longer middle names.
Names Like Dove
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Dove
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Dove.
Questions About Dove
What does Dove mean?
Dove is a girl name of English origin. A gentle bird name symbolizing peace, love, and tender new beginnings.
How popular is Dove?
Dove currently ranks #131 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #131 in 2023. It is rising.
Where does Dove come from?
Dove comes from English roots. Dove Cameron, the Disney actress, made this name feel fresh.
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