Davis Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationDAY-vis / /ˈdeɪ.vɪs/English; Hebrew
Meaning
English: son of David; Hebrew: beloved
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Davis is derived from the Hebrew name David, which means 'beloved.' It has been used as a surname and a given name in English-speaking countries. The name gained popularity as a first name in the 19th century and has remained common in various forms. It is often associated with notable figures in history and culture.
Trend Summary
Davis has seen a steady popularity in the United States, often ranking within the top 200 names for boys.
Similar Names
Variants
- Davy
- Dave
International Variants
- Dávid (Hungarian)
- Davi (Portuguese)
- Davide (Italian)
Famous people named Davis
Davis Cup: An international team event in men's tennis, named after its founder Dwight F. Davis.
Davis Beckham: A professional soccer player known for his skills and contributions to the sport.
Davis Guggenheim: An American documentary filmmaker known for his work on 'An Inconvenient Truth.'.
Davis Love III: A professional golfer who has won numerous tournaments, including the PGA Championship.
Fictional characters named Davis
Davis: A character in the video game 'The Last of Us Part II,' who plays a significant role in the storyline.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Davis was first seen in the United States in 1880. Davis has ranked as high as #724 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, and Alabama. In the past 5 years the name Davis has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Davis (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 43 | |
NC | 33 | |
CA | 31 | |
GA | 30 | |
AL | 22 | |
FL | 22 | |
SC | 20 | |
TN | 16 | |
KY | 14 | |
NY | 14 | |
VA | 13 | |
IN | 12 | |
MS | 10 | |
WI | 10 | |
LA | 9 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 17 |
1881 | 13 |
1882 | 9 |
1883 | 11 |
1884 | 11 |
1885 | 21 |
1886 | 18 |
1887 | 12 |
1888 | 19 |
1889 | 21 |
1890 | 20 |
1891 | 16 |
1892 | 20 |
1893 | 16 |
1894 | 12 |
1895 | 14 |
1896 | 21 |
1897 | 11 |
1898 | 14 |
1899 | 12 |
1900 | 20 |
1901 | 29 |
1902 | 8 |
1903 | 22 |
1904 | 24 |
1905 | 21 |
1906 | 33 |
1907 | 19 |
1908 | 20 |
1909 | 19 |
1910 | 40 |
1911 | 31 |
1912 | 47 |
1913 | 54 |
1914 | 80 |
1915 | 104 |
1916 | 115 |
1917 | 114 |
1918 | 133 |
1919 | 150 |
1920 | 117 |
1921 | 142 |
1922 | 140 |
1923 | 125 |
1924 | 174 |
1925 | 140 |
1926 | 122 |
1927 | 142 |
1928 | 135 |
1929 | 110 |
1930 | 109 |
1931 | 120 |
1932 | 113 |
1933 | 96 |
1934 | 117 |
1935 | 104 |
1936 | 122 |
1937 | 117 |
1938 | 122 |
1939 | 114 |
1940 | 118 |
1941 | 108 |
1942 | 122 |
1943 | 130 |
1944 | 94 |
1945 | 126 |
1946 | 145 |
1947 | 147 |
1948 | 160 |
1949 | 154 |
1950 | 126 |
1951 | 144 |
1952 | 142 |
1953 | 128 |
1954 | 144 |
1955 | 151 |
1956 | 137 |
1957 | 123 |
1958 | 138 |
1959 | 138 |
1960 | 134 |
1961 | 138 |
1962 | 112 |
1963 | 123 |
1964 | 107 |
1965 | 117 |
1966 | 108 |
1967 | 115 |
1968 | 99 |
1969 | 97 |
1970 | 132 |
1971 | 118 |
1972 | 95 |
1973 | 99 |
1974 | 85 |
1975 | 100 |
1976 | 114 |
1977 | 113 |
1978 | 123 |
1979 | 134 |
1980 | 140 |
1981 | 161 |
1982 | 172 |
1983 | 158 |
1984 | 178 |
1985 | 181 |
1986 | 240 |
1987 | 250 |
1988 | 272 |
1989 | 290 |
1990 | 281 |
1991 | 297 |
1992 | 392 |
1993 | 457 |
1994 | 542 |
1995 | 560 |
1996 | 567 |
1997 | 645 |
1998 | 677 |
1999 | 704 |
2000 | 681 |
2001 | 733 |
2002 | 667 |
2003 | 704 |
2004 | 743 |
2005 | 730 |
2006 | 732 |
2007 | 756 |
2008 | 725 |
2009 | 665 |
2010 | 657 |
2011 | 628 |
2012 | 684 |
2013 | 648 |
2014 | 666 |
2015 | 629 |
2016 | 620 |
2017 | 587 |
2018 | 561 |
2019 | 529 |
2020 | 511 |
2021 | 507 |
2022 | 441 |
2023 | 456 |
2024 | 429 |