Davian
Davian is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Beloved (derived from David) combined with the modern suffix -ian.
Origin and history
Davian is a modern American invented name, created as a blend of David and names ending in the popular suffix -ian, such as Damian or Julian. It gained traction in the late 20th and early 21st centuries in the United States as an alternative to traditional Biblical names. Its usage remains moderately rare but consistent in modern baby name records.
Popularity in the United States
6,715 babies in the United States have been named Davian since 1880. It ranks #1472 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1026.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.8 %)
- TX (21.1 %)
- FL (10.3 %)
- NY (5.9 %)
- AZ (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 73 |
| 1980-1990 | 108 |
| 1990-2000 | 448 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,359 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,610 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,117 |
Nicknames
Dave, Davey
Fun facts
- Davian emerged in the late 20th century as part of a popular trend combining traditional root names like David with the -ian suffix.
- The name entered regular usage in the U.S. in the early 2000s and maintains steady, moderate popularity.