Davidson
Davidson is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of David.
Origin and history
Davidson originated as an English and Scottish surname meaning 'son of David'. While historically more common as a family name, it is occasionally used as a masculine given name in the United States. Its usage aligns with the broader trend of using patronymic surnames as first names.
Popularity in the United States
1,144 babies in the United States have been named Davidson since 1880. It ranks #3549 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1782.
States where it is most popular
- FL (81.6 %)
- NC (6.8 %)
- NY (4.1 %)
- TX (4.1 %)
- CA (3.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 6 |
| 1940-1950 | 8 |
| 1950-1960 | 12 |
| 1960-1970 | 13 |
| 1970-1980 | 60 |
| 1980-1990 | 137 |
| 1990-2000 | 200 |
| 2000-2010 | 272 |
| 2010-2019 | 286 |
| 2020-2029 | 145 |
Nicknames
Dave, Davey
Fun facts
- The name directly translates to 'son of David', where David means 'beloved' in Hebrew.
- It follows the long-standing Anglo-American tradition of adopting family surnames as given names.