Why Dave Rocks?
What secrets hide behind “Dave” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!
The name “Dave” is of Hebrew origin. It’s a name commonly given to boys.
Your name in reverse order is “Evad.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Aevd.’ How do you pronounce that?
Secret Meaning of Dave
The true meaning of ‘Dave’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Dave is a name that signifies a freedom-loving and free-spirited individual. Nothing is conventional with your love of change and adventure. You make sensible decisions very quickly, especially in a dangerous or difficult situation. You are inquisitive and often ask others “Why this?,” “Why that?,” or just plain “Why?.” Multi-tasking is a breeze for you – eat and watch TV at the same time!
Your heart’s desire is to help and care for those you love. You treasure family values and traditions. You are willing to sacrifice yourself for the sake of others. Giving advice is a natural ability for you. You are somewhat hesitant to show your artistic talents. People appreciate the love you give to them.
When people hear the name Dave, they perceive you as someone who is strong and powerful. The raw power you radiate to others makes you look confident and intimidating at the same time. It requires some convincing before you join a worthy cause. You tend to be egocentric. Sometimes people think you are wealthy, even if you’re not.
You prefer what works the best base on the system you have in place. It allows you to do things quickly and efficiently. You are down to earth and prefer structure over chaos. Your sense of determination is as solid as a rock.
Your most likely vocation: public relation officer, sales executive, manager of tourism or transportation, industrialist, game organizer, legal practitioner, dramatist, reporter, administrator, gambler, occultist, psychologist, religious zealot.
Lucky colors: Light gray, light shades of nearly any other color
Lucky gem(s): Light-colored stones
Lucky day(s): Tuesday
Lucky botanicals: Hazel, marjoram, oats, parsley, mushroom, parsnips, all types of nuts
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Is The Name Dave Popular?
“Dave” is not a popular baby boy’s name in Oregon as reported in the 1971 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only seven babies in Oregon have the same name as you in 1971. A total of only 414 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1959 with a total of 3,312 babies. That’s a lot of baby Daves.
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Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Dave” was recorded 64,368 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Daves to occupy the country of Bermuda with an estimated population of 64,069.
The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to 131 newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 1881 with a rank of #95 nationwide and was registered 135 times as a baby boy’s name. Dave became a popular boy’s name in the state of Washington in the year 1943. It ranked #48 with 87 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1959 in the state of California with 480 baby boys.
This name is a consistent top ranking boy’s name in the state of Washington for 21 years from 1934 to 1964 (may not be consecutive).
For the past six decades (1964 to 2023), the name “Dave” was recorded 12,758 times in the SSA database.
What’s Next?
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