Dover

Boy name

Dover has been given to 140 babies in the U.S. since 1914. It peaked in 1922.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

140

Peak year

1922 (13 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1914

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Dover.

140 babies since 1910

140 babies since 1913

141 babies since 1916

141 babies since 1918

139 babies since 1888

139 babies since 1913

139 babies since 1914

139 babies since 1915

How popular is the name Dover?

Dover has been given to 140 babies in the U.S. since 1914. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Dover peak?

Dover peaked in 1922, when 13 babies were given the name.

Is Dover a girl or boy name?

Dover is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Dover are boys).

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