Dave is a distinctive choice, ranked #1952 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Dave in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1952
About the Name Dave
Dave is holding steady in the rankings at #1952. It reached its peak of #1188 in 2003 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1997.
Dave is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Dave
Unlikely. With around 12 UK babies named Dave per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Dave in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Dave has held a stable position around #1952 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #1188 in 2003 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Dave is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Dave include: Dave Peacock (musician) — David Victor Peacock is an English musician and bass guitarist.; Dave Bautista — David Michael Bautista Jr.; Dave Portnoy — David Scott Portnoy is an American businessman and social media personality..
Dave does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Daves in the wild.
12
UK babies named Dave (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 17 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Dave
Likely around 1 other Dave in the class
UK Popularity (1997–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Dave
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Dave Dave, born David Charles Rothenberg and later known as David Jordan Robinson, was an American conceptual artist whose father was found guilty of attempting to kill him by burning in 1983, when he was six years old.
David Scott Portnoy is an American businessman and social media personality. He is the founder and owner of sports and popular culture company Barstool Sports.