David

Rank 31st Boy Name 🔥 Popular

In 2022, the name David was 31st most popular baby name for boys and 45th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 7,746 babies were named David in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 434 babies in the United States were named David. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 6.7% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named David is around 53 to 59 years old.

The name "David" is relatively common.

The most common nickname for David is Dave.

David Meaning & Origin

David is a traditional masculine name of Hebrew origin that means "beloved," often symbolizing kindness and courage, as it's inspired by the biblical King David renowned for his leadership and bravery.

The name David is described as dependable, brainy and wholesome.

Pronunciation

David is pronounced day-vidh in English. The name David has 5 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about David

  • There are over 3.5 million people in the United States named David, making it one of the most common names in the country.

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Geography

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Similar Sounding Names

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Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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