71,363births recorded
9Countries
1Variants
1985Peak · Québec
#499Québec 2025
Dave is a boy name family recorded 71,363 times in 9 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in Québec (#499 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Québec in 1985, at 409.2 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Dave
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave | French | 64,492 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2451 | 1959 | ▼ 4 % |
| Dave | French | 4,736 | 🇨🇦 Québec | #499 | 1985 | ▲ 35 % |
| Dave | French | 1,160 | 🇫🇷 France | #3380 | 1976 | ▼ 58 % |
| Dave | French | 530 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1976 | – |
| Dave | French | 230 | 🏴 England & Wales | #2131 | 2005 | ▲ 170 % |
| Dave | French | 118 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | – | 1999 | – |
Questions about Dave
How popular is the name Dave?
In 2025 it ranked #499 in Québec. Official registers record 71,363 births across 9 countries.
When was Dave most popular?
It peaked in Québec in 1985, at 409.2 births per 100,000.
Is Dave a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Dave is a boy name.