Davison Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationDAY-vih-suhn / /ˈdeɪ.vɪ.sən/English; Scottish
Meaning
Son of David
Historical & Cultural Background
Davison is a patronymic surname derived from the given name David, which has biblical origins. The name David means 'beloved' in Hebrew. As a surname, Davison has been used in various forms in England and Scotland, often indicating lineage. It has gained popularity as a first name in recent years.
Trend Summary
Davison has seen a gradual increase in popularity as a first name in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Davison
- Davisson
International Variants
- Davidson (English)
- Davison (Scottish)
Famous people named Davison
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Fictional characters named Davison
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Davison was first seen in the United States in 1980. Davison has ranked as high as #1370 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Davison has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Davison
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 7 |