David Boy

Popularity: #31 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Hebrew; English

Meaning

Hebrew: beloved; English: friend

Historical & Cultural Background

David is a prominent name in the Hebrew Bible, belonging to the second king of Israel, known for his leadership and poetic skills. The name has been widely used in various cultures, particularly in Christian and Jewish communities. It has remained popular throughout history, often symbolizing strength and virtue.

Trend Summary

David has consistently ranked among the top names for boys in the United States, though its popularity has seen a gradual decline in recent years.

Similar Names

Damon, Darius, Dorian, Dustin, Dante, Davis, Dawson, Darren

Variants

  • Davy
  • Dave

International Variants

  • Dávid (Hungarian)
  • Davi (Portuguese)
  • Davide (Italian)
  • Dawid (Polish)

Famous people named David

David Beckham is a retired English footballer known for his successful career and global brand.

David Bowie was an influential English musician and actor, recognized for his innovative contributions to music and culture.

David Copperfield is a renowned American magician and illusionist famous for his elaborate stage shows.

David Attenborough is a celebrated British broadcaster and natural historian known for his work in wildlife documentaries.

Fictional characters named David

David Haller is a character in the Marvel Comics universe, known as Legion, who has multiple personalities and powers.

David Rose is a character in the television series 'Schitt's Creek,' known for his witty humor and fashion sense.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name David was first seen in the United States in 1880. David has ranked as high as #2 nationally which occurred in 1955 and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, Florida, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name David has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for David (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 923
13%
CA 856
12%
NY 658
10%
FL 512
7%
NC 274
4%
PA 254
4%
GA 248
4%
IL 242
4%
OH 208
3%
WA 181
3%
TN 170
2%
VA 165
2%
AZ 155
2%
MD 155
2%
MI 153
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
1880869
1881750
1882838
1883734
1884761
1885712
1886674
1887673
1888801
1889757
1890731
1891673
1892813
1893724
1894729
1895707
1896765
1897730
1898815
1899646
1900883
1901672
1902761
1903716
1904817
1905838
1906878
1907945
19081,015
19091,094
19101,258
19111,556
19122,858
19133,282
19144,251
19155,394
19165,812
19176,099
19186,627
19196,716
19207,444
19217,765
19227,865
19238,230
19248,758
19258,915
19269,041
19279,426
19289,992
192911,301
193012,275
193111,783
193212,139
193312,027
193414,003
193515,662
193617,477
193720,980
193822,994
193925,359
194027,691
194130,553
194235,905
194337,243
194437,379
194537,107
194646,444
194757,809
194856,624
194959,610
195060,729
195164,789
195271,753
195376,119
195479,560
195586,301
195681,650
195782,404
195882,679
195983,967
196085,908
196184,805
196281,335
196378,450
196475,036
196567,828
196666,417
196766,802
196863,683
196963,675
197061,729
197153,118
197246,326
197341,085
197441,793
197539,155
197639,273
197740,516
197840,684
197942,062
198041,890
198140,633
198240,456
198339,206
198438,492
198538,527
198637,149
198736,796
198835,330
198935,223
199033,747
199130,417
199228,425
199327,039
199424,874
199523,046
199623,024
199721,896
199820,892
199920,352
200019,787
200119,362
200218,704
200318,640
200418,407
200518,141
200617,667
200717,563
200816,346
200915,455
201014,223
201113,254
201212,558
201312,396
201412,253
201511,836
201611,148
201710,241
20189,811
20198,984
20208,259
20217,925
20227,820
20237,413
20247,317