Boy · #3,558 in 2026

Dub

Name: Popularity of the name Dub in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Dub, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,558

Peak Rank

#2,496 (1957)

Total Babies

128

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1917

First Year

1967

Last Year

1957

Peak Year

#2496

Peak Rank

128

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dub

Dub first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1917, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1957, when 11 Dubs were born — ranking #2,496 that year. As of 2026, Dub ranks #3,558 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 128 Dubs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Dub

Phonetically similar names — useful when Dub is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Dubb
Deb
Dib
Dibb
Dab
Dap
Doub
Doob
Dup
Dob
Daub
Dube

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dub

What does the name Dub mean?

Dub is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1917. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dub in 2026?

In 2026, Dub ranks #3,558 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Dub most popular?

Dub reached its peak popularity in 1957, ranking #2,496 that year with 11 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Dub most popular?

Dub has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Dub.

Is Dub a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Dub is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Dub?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dub include Curly, Eufracio, Eulus. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dub

Dub is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1917 and has accumulated 128 births in the dataset. Dub's peak popularity came in 1957 when it ranked #2,496. Use the chart and map above to compare Dub's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.