Davey
Davey is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Beloved.
Origin and history
Davey is a diminutive form of David, which traces back to the Biblical Hebrew name Dawid meaning 'beloved'. While historically used as a friendly pet name for David, it has also maintained a steady presence as an independent given name in the United States. It offers a classic, approachable feel with a familiar, casual ending.
Popularity in the United States
3,346 babies in the United States have been named Davey since 1880. It ranks #2220 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1737.
States where it is most popular
- CA (24.5 %)
- TX (17.5 %)
- NC (12 %)
- GA (8.8 %)
- IL (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 103 |
| 1930-1940 | 233 |
| 1940-1950 | 241 |
| 1950-1960 | 559 |
| 1960-1970 | 498 |
| 1970-1980 | 465 |
| 1980-1990 | 302 |
| 1990-2000 | 372 |
| 2000-2010 | 186 |
| 2010-2019 | 197 |
| 2020-2029 | 190 |
Famous people named Davey
- Davey Allison: Racecar driver
- Davey Johnson: Baseball player, Baseball manager
- Davey Havok: Musician, Singer
Nicknames
Dave
Fun facts
- Davey originated as a familiar pet form of David before gaining acceptance as an official standalone given name.
- The name reached mid-20th-century U.S. households through the popular claymation television series Davey and Goliath.