David
David is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Beloved.
Origin and history
David is a traditional name of Hebrew origin meaning 'beloved'. Although predominantly used for males, it has a long history of rare usage as a female given name in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
12,959 babies in the United States have been named David since 1880. It ranks #1408 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2052.
States where it is most popular
- CA (18.3 %)
- TX (10.8 %)
- NY (10.7 %)
- PA (7.1 %)
- OH (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 20 |
| 1890-1900 | 28 |
| 1900-1910 | 42 |
| 1910-1920 | 227 |
| 1920-1930 | 497 |
| 1930-1940 | 675 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,042 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,580 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,524 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,494 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,535 |
| 1990-2000 | 749 |
| 2000-2010 | 337 |
| 2010-2019 | 160 |
| 2020-2029 | 49 |
Nicknames
Dave, Davey, Davy
Fun facts
- The name originates from the Hebrew name Dawid, derived from the word for beloved.
- Over 12,000 females have been named David in official U.S. birth records since 1880.