Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Dave
Endangered
Down 98.3% from peak
Peak era
1959
Peak births
3,308
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Boomer
1880Peak 19592025
Quick answers about Dave
How many people are named Dave?
An estimated 37,501 living Americans are named Dave.
How rare is Dave?
Dave is uncommon among babies today, with 55 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 98.3% from its 1959 peak.
How old is the typical Dave?
The median age of a living American named Dave is approximately 66 years, with most bearers falling between 60 and 71 years old.
Is Dave still popular?
No. Dave is endangered as a baby name, down 98.3% from its 1959 peak with 55 births in 2025.
Peak year
1959
Decline from peak
98.3%
2025
55
All-time
64,378