Rising since 2002, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Dovber since 1991
Babies named Dovber per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 30 |
| 2010s | 96 |
| 2020s | 53 |
Meaning & origin
Dovber is a deeply traditional Yiddish-Hebrew compound name that has remained rare in the United States. First recorded in Social Security data in 1991, it peaked in popularity in 2014 and has been rising in use since 2002, particularly within Hasidic Jewish communities in New York, the top state for the name. The name Dovber is given at a rate of about 1 in every 170,808 boys in 2025, reflecting its niche but persistent presence. Its strong cultural and religious associations, especially within Chabad-Lubavitch circles, have helped it maintain consistent use across the 2010s, even as many traditional Yiddish names have declined.
Dovber is a compound Hebrew and Yiddish name, combining the Hebrew word for bear, 'dov,' with the Yiddish word for bear, 'ber.' The name is traditionally associated with the Chabad-Lubavitch Hasidic dynasty, notably through Rabbi Dovber Schneuri (1773-1827), the second Lubavitcher Rebbe. It is often given to boys in Hasidic communities as a double-name form.
Where Dovber is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dovi, Berel
Variants: Dov Ber, Dov-Ber
Sibling names for Dovber
Names that share Dovber's style, for a brother or sister.
