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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

David — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Davianna|Davida
HebrewBoy→ Stable

David

DAY-vid · 2 syllables

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Boy
#31
→ Stable

Also ranked: Girl #12438 · ↓ Fading

#31
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 65
Peak rank
#27 in 2023
5yr change
-4 ranks
Birth frequency
20.3 per 10,000 births
Sex split
92% boy · 8% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #31 · Stable since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Hebrew boy names
David

Popularity score: 65  ·  SSA Rank: #31

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
45
Classic name. Score reflects popularity — see Popularity tab for full context.
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
-4 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
25
0 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
HebrewBiblicalClassicReligiousStrong2-syllableTimelessMasculine-leaning unisexHistorical
Character
courageous leaderhumble strengthstrategic mindloyal heartartistic soul
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Davids

artisticcourageousunconventionalbolddetermined
STRONG
High confidence

David is a Hebrew boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #31 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · -4 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#31 · common
David at a Glance
Meaning:Beloved; derived from the Hebrew name Dawid, meaning 'beloved' or 'friend.' Associated with King David of Israel, one of history's most influential biblical figures.
Language root:Hebrew · Biblical
Peak rank:#27 in 2023
5yr change:-4 ranks
Sex usage:92% boy · 8% girl
Notable bearers
David Bowie
Musician, icon
David Beckham
Footballer
David Michelangelo
Renaissance sculptor (subject of famous statue)
Similar Sound
DanielDevon◈Devin◈DerekDaneDarius
Similar Style
SamuelNathanJoshuaBenjaminIsaacJacob
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with David
SarahHannahMatthewRachelJosephEmmaNathanielRebecca
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
David illustration
Name Intelligence
David · Overview
Summary

David is a Hebrew boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #31 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 49/100 → Stable

Strengths
Classic · Religious · Strong character
David carries a warm, grounded, serious quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Already in the top 100
At rank #31, you will likely encounter other Davids. Consider whether that matters to you.
Domain taken
david.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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